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Walker claims online backlash left Steveson mentally absent before 12-second UFC knockout
Valter Walker says Gable Steveson was mentally broken by relentless fan hostility before Sean Sharaf knocked him out in 12 seconds at UFC 331 on September 19 — the fastest loss of the Olympic gold medalist's MMA career.
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Jon Jones claims responsibility for Gable Steveson's post-KO Octagon exit at UFC 331
Jon Jones has publicly taken the blame for escorting Gable Steveson out of the Octagon before Sean Sharaf's hand was raised at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on September 19, where Steveson was knocked out in just 12 seconds.
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Jon Jones takes blame for Gable Steveson's octagon exit after 12-second UFC 331 knockout
Jon Jones has publicly accepted responsibility for Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson leaving the octagon without congratulating his opponent after suffering a first-round knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 in Los Angeles.
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Menifield faces six-month absence after broken thumb mars UFC 331 split-decision win
Alonzo Menifield defeated Iwo Baraniewski by split decision at UFC 331 in Los Angeles, but a gruesome left thumb fracture suffered in the opening round has earned him a 180-day medical suspension from the California State Athletic Commission.
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All 10 fighters clear the scales ahead of DWCS Season 10 Week 7 in Las Vegas
Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 continues on 22 September at Meta Apex in Las Vegas, with all 10 fighters making weight for five bouts spanning five divisions. Norbert Novenyi Jr. and Theo Haig headline the card.
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Vera ends four-fight skid with third-round knockout of Jourdain at UFC 331
Marlon 'Chito' Vera snapped a career-worst four-fight losing streak at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on Saturday, battering Charles Jourdain for two rounds before finishing him by knockout in the third to keep his bantamweight career alive.
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Joshua Van defended his flyweight title against Pantoja with a torn AC joint
UFC flyweight champion Joshua Van revealed at the UFC 331 post-fight press conference that he tore his AC joint just over a month before his rematch with Alexandre Pantoja, leaving him unable to spar for most of his training camp.
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Costa gives UFC three-option ultimatum over final contract fight as Ankalaev volunteers
Paulo Costa has gone public with a contract dispute, demanding the UFC honour a three-round deal for his last fight or release him. Light heavyweight contender Magomed Ankalaev swiftly responded, offering himself as the opponent.
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Pimblett concedes Tsarukyan's UFC 331 knockout was 'lovely' but insists 'I'd still punch his head in'
Paddy Pimblett offered a backhanded tribute to Arman Tsarukyan after the Armenian lightweight knocked out Mauricio Ruffy with a short elbow in the co-main event of UFC 331 in Los Angeles, while questioning whether Tsarukyan's title shot is truly deserved.
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Chimaev headlines RAF's Abu Dhabi debut on November 14 as Tsarukyan also confirmed
Khamzat Chimaev will headline RAF's first Abu Dhabi event on November 14, with the promotion securing a five-year deal with the Department of Culture and Tourism. Arman Tsarukyan, Henry Cejudo, and wrestling legends Kyle Snyder and Jordan Burroughs are also set to compete.
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UFC middleweight champion Strickland calls for boxing move under Zuffa banner
Sean Strickland, who reclaimed the UFC middleweight title in May by defeating Khamzat Chimaev, has publicly expressed a desire to compete in boxing, stating a preference for a fight organised under the Zuffa banner.
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Steveson's manager invokes GSP and Makhachev after shock 12-second UFC KO
Gable Steveson was knocked out by Sean Sharaf in just 12 seconds at UFC 331 on September 19, suffering the first loss of his MMA career. His manager Abraham Kawa has since rallied behind him, citing early losses by GSP, Islam Makhachev, and Daniel Cormier as proof a comeback is possible.
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Volkanovski visibly heartbroken as teammate Ruffy is stopped by Tsarukyan at UFC 331
Alexander Volkanovski was caught on camera in clear distress from Mauricio Ruffy's corner after Arman Tsarukyan ended their lightweight bout with back-to-back elbows at 4:56 of round one at UFC 331.
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Joshua Van defends UFC flyweight title against Pantoja despite torn AC joint in camp
Joshua Van retained the UFC flyweight title with a unanimous decision over Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331 on September 19, only to reveal he had torn his AC joint in August and was unable to spar for most of his training camp.
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Sleeping on a mat three weeks before his UFC 331 knockout, Sharaf's story stuns the sport
Sean Sharaf was living without a mattress and with his belongings packed into luggage just three weeks before he knocked out -2500 favourite Gable Steveson in 12 seconds at UFC 331. UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has now shared the private messages that reveal the extent of Sharaf's hardship.
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Baraniewski vows to return stronger after Menifield ends unbeaten UFC run
Iwo Baraniewski dropped to 9-1 after Alonzo Menifield claimed a split-decision victory at UFC 331 in Los Angeles on 19 September, handing the heavily favoured Polish light heavyweight his first professional defeat.
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CSAC chief moves to ban oblique kicks from MMA after UFC 331 controversy
California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster has opened discussions on banning lateral knee kicks following a complaint at UFC 331, where Edmen Shahbazyan protested a legal technique he did not know was permitted.
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Pantoja out-earns champion Van on UFC 331 disclosed salary sheet
The California State Athletic Commission has released the disclosed purses for UFC 331, with former flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja topping the card at $650,000 — $150,000 more than titleholder Joshua Van's $500,000 show money.
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Tsarukyan knocks out Ruffy at UFC 331 then demands Gaethje fight him or vacate the title
Arman Tsarukyan finished Mauricio Ruffy with first-round elbows at UFC 331 to reinforce his claim as the No. 1 lightweight contender, then accused champion Justin Gaethje of deliberately avoiding him and issued an ultimatum: fight or relinquish the belt.
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Pimblett dismisses Tsarukyan's wrestling after UFC 331 knockout win over Ruffy
Paddy Pimblett has questioned Arman Tsarukyan's wrestling credentials following his first-round knockout of Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331 on 19 September in Los Angeles, arguing Tsarukyan's eye was damaged and he failed to secure a single takedown before landing the finishing elbow.
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