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sports17 days ago•2 min saved

Sharaf's 12-Second KO of Steveson Sparks Debate Over Post-Fight Conduct

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.

via MMA Fighting|

#gable-steveson #jon-jones #mma-upset

sports20 days ago•2 min saved

Floor-to-Fight Night: Sean Sharaf KOs Gable Steveson in 12 Seconds at UFC 331

Sean Sharaf stunned Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson with a 12-second knockout at UFC 331, after weeks of sleeping on the floor as he trained. Leaked texts from Sean Strickland highlighted Sharaf’s dire living situation, while Dana White boosted his earnings with a combined $100,000 in bonuses (a $50k Mobland bonus matched by White). Sharaf, a former Marine with debt reportedly around $600,000 and near release after two KO losses, earned $30k to show, $30k for the win, and $25k for the finish.

via Bloody Elbow|

#dana-white #gable-steveson #mma-upset

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

GSP: Top 185 status doesn’t guarantee victory in UFC 328 Chimaev–Strickland bout

Georges St-Pierre says being the best at 185 pounds doesn’t guarantee a win, suggesting Sean Strickland could upset Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 328, citing fight-night unpredictability, Strickland’s past upset of Adesanya, and weigh-in concerns surrounding Chimaev.

via Bloody Elbow|

#georges-st-pierre #khamzat-chimaev #mma-upset

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Johnny Walker and Aljamain Sterling Shine at UFC Fight Night Shanghai

Johnny Walker achieved a significant upset at UFC Shanghai by knocking out Zhang Mingyang in the second round, ending Zhang's 12-fight win streak and his homecoming fight. Meanwhile, Aljamain Sterling dominated Brian Ortega in the co-main event, securing a unanimous decision victory and calling for a title shot against Alexander Volkanovski. The event featured notable performances across various weight classes.

via Yahoo Sports|

#aljamain-sterling #johnny-walker #mma-upset