Jon Jones had a front-row seat to Gable Steveson getting demolished at UFC 331. Jones and Steveson have formed a tight bond during Steveson’s transition from all-world wrestling champion to top heavyweight prospect, with the former UFC heavyweight and light…
Retired UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones was left visibly stunned at cageside during UFC 331 on Saturday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Jones was in the corner of his protege, Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson, who suffered a devastating 12-second knockout defeat against Sean Sharaf.
The loss marked the first defeat of Steveson's brief professional MMA career. Following the quick knockout, cameras captured a crestfallen Jones exchanging shocked looks with coach Greg Jackson, while Steveson faced criticism on social media for leaving the octagon before the official decision was announced.
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