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Jon Jones stated he is likely done fighting but remains in the UFC drug-testing pool, admitting that missing the June White House event is his biggest career regret despite being satisfied with his final fight against Stipe Miocic.
Colby Covington urged Gable Steveson to leave Jon Jones' corner after a 12-second knockout loss, while Jones dismissed the criticism as obsession and defended his undefeated record.
Gable Steveson suffered a historic 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, reigniting tensions between Jon Jones and Team Khabib. While Jones defended his protege, Usman Nurmagomedov criticized Steveson's lack of amateur fighting experience, and Sharaf’s victory was overshadowed by resurfaced sexual assault allegations against Steveson.
Sean Sharaf delivered a 12-second knockout victory over Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson at UFC 331, marking the biggest upset in UFC history. The fight ended instantly after Sharaf landed a left hook, ending Steveson's undefeated streak. Post-fight, Steveson left the cage before the official decision was announced, drawing criticism from veterans like Daniel Cormier. Sharaf defended his aggressive pre-fight trash talk, citing psychological warfare, and stated he shook hands with Steveson before the latter exited.
Daniel Cormier responded to hypocrisy accusations after criticizing Gable Steveson for leaving the cage early following a 12-second knockout loss at UFC 331. Cormier stated he did not remember his own similar behavior after a past loss. Jon Jones accepted responsibility for Steveson's exit, claiming he wanted to check on his mentee.
Gable Steveson suffered a historic 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, leading to intense criticism of his corner for allowing him to leave the octagon before the official decision was read. Former champions and analysts argue that mentor Jon Jones and coach Greg Jackson failed to enforce basic sportsmanship, while others question whether Jones is the right guide for the Olympic wrestler's professional development.
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson suffered a historic 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. The defeat, described as one of the biggest upsets in MMA history, triggered immediate criticism regarding Steveson's early cage exit and his mentorship under Jon Jones. While some figures urge a year-long training hiatus to improve striking, others question the coaching staff's approach to the fighter's public image and resilience.
Gable Steveson exited the Octagon after a 12-second KO by Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, a move mentor Jon Jones says he advised to prioritize Steveson’s health; critics call it a poor look, but Steveson—an Olympic gold medalist turned MMA hopeful—had won his first four pro fights before the shocking upset, a moment seen as humbling but likely to prompt a rebound on a future main card.
Colby Covington criticized Gable Steveson after UFC 331's shocking KO loss, saying Steveson abandoned his wrestling roots and should switch camps to focus on wrestling again, while bluntly calling Jon Jones a negative influence as a coach; with Jones taking on a coaching role, Steveson's MMA future remains uncertain as he contemplates his next move.
Jon Jones said he escorted Gable Steveson to the back after UFC 331’s 12-second KO by Sean Sharaf, taking responsibility for the early cage exit and vowing Steveson will be among the UFC heavyweight elite. Steveson entered as a 25-to-1 favorite and is mentored by Jones, who emphasized Steveson’s work ethic even as the crowd booed him following the loss.
Jon Jones says he directed Gable Steveson to the back for medical check‑ups immediately after Steveson’s 12‑second KO by Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, taking responsibility for the abrupt exit. Jones praised Steveson’s work ethic and predicted he’ll rebound as a top heavyweight, noting Steveson’s Olympic wrestling background and his 4‑0 record prior to the loss.
Colby Covington urged Gable Steveson to cut ties with Jon Jones after Steveson's 12‑second knockout loss at UFC 331, arguing Jones brings bad energy and urging Steveson to return to his wrestling roots and switch camps to refocus.
Gable Steveson, Olympic wrestling gold medalist and rising MMA prospect, was knocked out in 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, a stunning upset that marked the third-fastest heavyweight knockout in UFC history, leaving Jon Jones in disbelief in Steveson’s corner.
Jon Jones watched from cageside as his protégé Gable Steveson was knocked out in 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, leaving the former champ stunned and Steveson’s team reeling, with Jones sharing a crestfallen moment with coach Greg Jackson as the social-media reaction to Steveson’s exit from the cage swirled.
Olympic wrestling gold medalist Gable Steveson suffered a shocking 12-second KO at UFC 331, knocked out by underdog Sean Sharaf; Steveson briefly hit the canvas but recovered consciousness and left the Octagon as a stunned corner watched, with Jones reacting in disbelief.