Dana White Refuses to Condemn Gable Steveson for Storming Out of the Octagon After Loss at UFC 331
Sean Sharaf’s upset was the third-fastest knockout in UFC heavyweight history, and Dana White dismissed criticism of Steveson’s post-fight exit.
- On Saturday, Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson suffered a 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, marking one of the fastest finishes in heavyweight history.
- Sharaf entered the bout as a 24-1 underdog with a dubious UFC record, while UFC CEO Dana White had fast-tracked Steveson as a high-profile prospect following his decorated amateur wrestling career.
- Referencing a 2019 sexual assault allegation at the University of Minnesota, Sharaf taunted Steveson by calling him "Loophole" despite no criminal charges being filed against the wrestler.
- Steveson fled the cage immediately after the loss, drawing boos from fans and criticism from commentator Daniel Cormier, who called him an "ungrateful loser" for not acknowledging his opponent's victory.
- Topps announced Monday that the knockout moment will be immortalized on Sharaf's first official trading card, cementing the upset as a defining moment in the promotion's history.
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