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Cormier Calls Steveson 'Ungrateful Loser' After UFC 331 Exit
Daniel Cormier and Joe Rogan criticized Gable Steveson for walking out of the octagon before the official decision following his 12-second knockout loss at UFC 331.
Volkanovski's Reaction To Ruffy KO Goes Viral
Alexander Volkanovski was visibly stunned in Mauricio Ruffy's corner when Arman Tsarukyan landed fight-ending elbows at UFC 331, with footage of the featherweight champ's reaction spreading online.
Steveson's Manager Invokes Makhachev After KO Loss
Abraham Kawa compared Steveson's 12-second knockout loss at UFC 331 to early setbacks suffered by Islam Makhachev, Georges St-Pierre, and other champions.
Strickland Reveals Sharaf Slept On Floor Before UFC 331
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland revealed Sean Sharaf was sleeping on the floor weeks before he knocked out Gable Steveson in 12 seconds at UFC 331.
Baraniewski On First Pro Loss After UFC 331
Iwo Baraniewski addressed his split-decision defeat to Alonzo Menifield at UFC 331, posting that the setback was not his first experience with failure.
Foster Considers Banning Oblique Kicks After UFC 331
California State Athletic Commission executive director Andy Foster wants to discuss banning oblique kicks after Edmen Shahbazyan's UFC 331 bout raised concerns.
Pimblett Rips Tsarukyan's Wrestling After UFC 331
Paddy Pimblett says Arman Tsarukyan's wrestling isn't as sharp as the lightweight contender believes after watching him struggle against Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 331.
Gaethje On Topuria's Next Opponent After UFC Freedom Upset
Justin Gaethje says Ilia Topuria's next opponent will be in trouble when the former champ returns from his first career loss at UFC Freedom 250.
Costa Gives UFC Three Options In Contract Standoff
Paulo Costa laid out three paths for his final UFC fight, demanding a three-rounder as contracted or a pay raise for five rounds. The middleweight also asked to be released.
Silva Backs Ruffy Despite Rift After UFC 331 KO
Jean Silva urged fans to support Mauricio Ruffy after his knockout loss to Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 331, despite the Brazilian teammates no longer training together.
Fernandez Rallies For KO In BKB Mexico Debut
Julian Fernandez recovered from a first-round knockdown to stop Dan Podmore in the second round at BKB 59 in Tijuana on September 19.
Steveson's Manager Remains Optimistic After 12-Second KO
Abe Kawa posted encouragement for Gable Steveson after the Olympic gold medalist was knocked out in 12 seconds by Sean Sharaf at UFC 331, comparing the loss to setbacks faced by legendary champions.
Covington Calls Out Chimaev And Usman After RAF Win
Colby Covington wants Khamzat Chimaev and Kamaru Usman next in RAF after sweeping Belal Muhammad 10-0 at the recent freestyle wrestling event.
Van's Next Opponent After UFC 331 Title Defense
Joshua Van should face Manel Kape after defending his flyweight title against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331, with the No. 2-ranked contender riding a four-fight win streak.
White On Van After UFC 331 Title Defense
Dana White praised Joshua Van's flyweight title defense against Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 331, calling the champion the greatest thing ever for the division.
Sharaf On Steveson's Future After Stunning KO
Sean Sharaf knocked Gable Steveson unconscious in 12 seconds at UFC 331 but told reporters the Olympic gold medalist will bounce back stronger from his first career loss.
White On Hokit's Antics Ahead Of UFC 334
Dana White says he won't police Josh Hokit's controversial remarks despite disliking what the heavyweight contender says ahead of his Nov. 14 title fight against Ciryl Gane.
Jourdain Reveals Eye Issue That Forced UFC 331 Stoppage
Charles Jourdain lost his vision in the third round against Marlon Vera at UFC 331, prompting him to wave off the fight himself before the final bell.
Steveson Nets $100K More Than Sharaf Despite KO Loss
Gable Steveson earned $160,000 for his 12-second KO loss at UFC 331, more than double Sean Sharaf's $60,000 total purse despite the upset result.
UFC Announces Main Card For Blockbuster UFC 334
The UFC has confirmed the full lineup for UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden on November 14, headlined by two championship fights including Ciryl Gane's heavyweight title defense.