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Gable Steveson advised to cut ties with Jon Jones after UFC 331: ‘That guy is a demon’

Colby Covington has shared his thoughts on Gable Steveson’s shock loss at UFC 331. The 4-0 heavyweight prospect was knocked out in 12 seconds by…

Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 2:00 PM
Gable Steveson advised to cut ties with Jon Jones after UFC 331: ‘That guy is a demon’
Key Things to Know
  • Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson was knocked out in 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf at UFC 331.
  • Colby Covington advised Steveson to cut ties with Jon Jones and find a new training camp.
  • Covington blamed Steveson's loss on overconfidence and the negative influence of Jones.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson suffered a shocking 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331. Following the defeat, UFC fighter Colby Covington advised Steveson to distance himself from heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who was part of Steveson's corner team for the fight.

Covington claimed that Steveson was overconfident and abandoned his wrestling skills during the bout. He heavily criticized Jones, calling him "bad energy" and a "demon," while UFC commentator Joe Rogan also noted that hype and odds likely affected Steveson's performance.

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