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Daniel Cormier responds to hypocrisy criticism after ripping Gable Steveson for bad sportsmanship at UFC 331

Daniel Cormier got called out for his criticism of Gable Steveson. This past weekend, Steveson fought for the second time in the UFC, getting knocked out by Sean Sharaf in 12 seconds at UFC 331. Given Steveson’s disrespectful posture before…

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 7:30 PM
Daniel Cormier responds to hypocrisy criticism after ripping Gable Steveson for bad sportsmanship at UFC 331
Key Things to Know
  • Daniel Cormier responded to fans accusing him of hypocrisy after he criticized Gable Steveson's post-fight exit at UFC 331.
  • Steveson left the cage immediately following a 12-second knockout loss against Sean Sharaf.
  • Fans resurfaced footage showing Cormier refusing to stand for the official decision after his UFC 214 knockout loss.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Daniel Cormier addressed criticism accusing him of hypocrisy after he criticized Gable Steveson for leaving the octagon following a 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331. Cormier and Joe Rogan had condemned Steveson for not remaining in the cage for the official decision, prompting fans to resurface footage of Cormier doing the same following his UFC 214 defeat to Jon Jones.

Responding to the backlash on Tuesday, Cormier explained that he had no recollection of his own post-fight actions due to the knockout he suffered against Jones. Meanwhile, Jones took responsibility for Steveson's exit, stating he directed Steveson backstage to check on his health.

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