Gable Steveson’s manager, Abraham Kawa, addresses his fighter’s unexpected defeat at UFC 331 after Steveson loses to Sean Sharaf by knockout in about 12 seconds. Kawa posts a response on Instagram, framing the loss as a setback that does not define Steveson’s overall potential.
In the coverage, Kawa urges supporters to be patient and points to other fighters who have rebounded after early losses. One account says he draws parallels to well-known UFC names, citing Islam Makhachev and Georges St-Pierre as examples of setbacks early in their careers, before reaching major success. Another outlet characterizes the reaction as a call to look ahead, emphasizing that Steveson’s team is already focused on a comeback.
While the outlets differ in how they describe the emphasis—ranging from general encouragement to specific references to UFC legends—they all report the same core event: Steveson’s quick KO loss at UFC 331 and Kawa’s public defense of his athlete.
