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‘The hype got to his head’… Joe Rogan questions Gable Steveson’s mindset after KO loss at UFC 331

Joe Rogan has accused Gable Steveson of being overconfident heading into UFC 331. The highly touted heavyweight prospect was a huge favorite to beat Sean…

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Published: Monday, 21 September 2026 at 12:00 AM

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Sean Sharaf knocked out Gable Steveson in 12 seconds at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
Joe Rogan claimed Steveson became overconfident due to betting odds and outside hype.
Daniel Cormier criticized Steveson for storming out of the Octagon before the official decision announcement.

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Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier criticized Gable Steveson following his 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331. The heavyweight bout took place on Saturday night at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Steveson entered the contest as a heavily favored heavyweight prospect before being caught by a left hook from Sharaf.

Rogan stated that the pre-fight hype and betting odds got to Steveson's head, leaving him flat-footed in the cage. Cormier also criticized Steveson for exiting the Octagon before Bruce Buffer officially announced Sharaf's victory, labeling the heavyweight an ungrateful loser for not staying to see the winner's hand raised.

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‘The hype got to his head’… Joe Rogan questions Gable Steveson’s mindset after KO loss at UFC 331

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