Gable Steveson’s manager releases statement after shocking 12-second knockout loss at UFC 331 - MMA Fighting
Gable Steveson suffered a 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, marking a significant upset. His manager, Abe Kawa, defended the Olympic gold medalist, while the fighter faced criticism for leaving the octagon before the official decision.
Why it matters
The event highlights the volatility of professional MMA and the intense public and peer scrutiny faced by high-profile athletes after unexpected defeats.
Gable Steveson’s rough night at UFC 331 will merely be a bump in the road, according to his manager.
Steveson was on the wrong end of one of the biggest upsets in UFC history, getting brutally knocked out in just 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf on the main card of Saturday’s numbered event in Los Angeles. Steveson closed as a -2400 favorite, and after an early exchange, Sharaf uncorked a beautiful counter left hand and put Steveson to sleep.
On Sunday, Steveson’s manager Abe Kawa released a statement, comparing the Olympic gold medalist to the likes of Arman Tsarukyan, Islam Makhachev, Georges St-Pierre, and more.
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