Jon Jones publicly takes responsibility for Gable Steveson leaving the ring immediately after their UFC 331 bout. Multiple outlets report Jones saying the decision was his, stating, “It was my decision to take Gable straight to the back after the fight.” The comment follows controversy over Steveson exiting before any official post-fight announcement could be read.
The fight itself ends quickly: Steveson, widely viewed as the heavy favorite, loses to Sean Sharaf in about 12 seconds, with the bout ending by knockout. Reporting highlights the sudden outcome and the unusual timing of Steveson’s departure, which drew significant public criticism and online reaction. Some coverage also notes that other prominent figures, including Colby Covington, respond to the incident with public remarks, adding to the attention around the post-fight moment.
While outlets focus on different angles—some emphasizing Jones’s admission, others stressing the criticism over Steveson’s move and the brevity of the loss—sources align on the core facts: Steveson exits the cage amid controversy, and Jones attributes the decision to himself after the 12-second defeat.
