Daniel Cormier supports Gable Steveson after quick UFC 331 loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
Daniel Cormier expressed confidence in Gable Steveson's future despite Steveson's quick knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 on September 24, 2026. Steveson, a former Olympic champion, suffered the loss just 12 seconds into the match, which Cormier described as an upset. Cormier emphasized that such a result shouldn't define Steveson's career, advocating for a mental reset for the fighter moving forward.
- •Gable Steveson is now 4-1 in MMA, 1-1 in UFC.
- •He was knocked out by Sean Sharaf at UFC 331.
- •Cormier spoke to Steveson after the fight.
- •Cormier believes Steveson needs to reset his mindset.
- •The knockout occurred just 12 seconds into the fight.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Daniel Cormier: Gable Steveson's time will come, but 'he's got to reset his mind'
"Daniel Cormier disagrees with those writing off Gable Steveson so early after one loss.
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