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Jon Jones defends Steveson's early octagon exit after UFC 331 knockout loss

Jones takes responsibility for pulling his training partner from the cage immediately after an upset defeat.

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What to know

  • Gable Steveson suffered his first MMA loss at UFC 331 with a knockout and left the octagon immediately afterward, an unusual move that drew scrutiny.
  • Jon Jones took responsibility for the early exit, saying his instinct was to support his training partner and check on him.
  • Colby Covington has publicly urged Steveson to leave Jones's camp in the wake of the loss.
  • The sequence occurred days after Aspinall vacated the heavyweight title, which had sparked renewed speculation about Jones potentially returning to competition.

“Jon Jones takes responsibility for Gable Steveson leaving the octagon immediately after his loss”

Jon Jones, Former UFC heavyweight champion · Yahoo Sports ↗ · Sep 20

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Jon Jones defends Steveson's early octagon exit after UFC 331 knockout loss
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How it unfolded 6 developments, newest first · click a bar or a number to jump articles

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  1. 6

    Jon Jones defends Steveson's controversial early exit decision

    Jones steps in to publicly support Steveson's decision to leave the octagon immediately after the loss, rejecting criticism of the move.

    “Colby Covington believes Gable Steveson needs to make changes after suffering his first defeat…”
    — Colby Covington, UFC fighter · source
    1. 2 outlets Colby Covington tells Gable Steveson to cut Jon Jones following UFC 331 loss

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · also Sports Illustrated

      2 more headlines
  2. 5

    Jon Jones takes responsibility for Steveson leaving octagon early after loss

    Jones issues a statement accepting blame for encouraging Steveson to exit the octagon immediately following the knockout loss.

    “Get my friend to the back to make sure he was OK…”
    — Jon Jones

    1. 4 outlets first by MMA Fighting, 2d ago · also Bloody Elbow, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports · read ↗

    2. 2 outlets Jon Jones takes the blame for Gable Steveson's early UFC 331 exit: 'It was my decision'

      first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · also ESPN

      1 more headline
  3. 4

    Colby Covington tells Steveson to cut ties with Jon Jones

    Covington publicly urges Steveson to leave his training camp following the UFC 331 loss and controversial early exit.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 2d ago · read ↗

  4. 3

    Gable Steveson loses first MMA fight at UFC 331 with knockout

    Steveson, undefeated Olympic gold medalist, suffers his first professional MMA loss at UFC 331 via knockout against an unspecified opponent.

  5. 3 days quiet
  6. 2

    Gable Steveson predicts Jon Jones comeback with vacant title

    Steveson, training partner to Jones, tells RMC Sport Combat that the open belt could motivate Jones to return to competition.

    “I think Jon would like to come back also. Maybe seeing this belt open up put another fire into him.”
    — Gable Steveson

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago · read ↗

    2. 1 outlet Gable Steveson: Add Jon Jones to list of heavyweights excited for the belt ‘opening up’

      first by Yahoo Sports, 7d ago

  7. 1

    Tom Aspinall vacates UFC heavyweight title due to eye injury

    Aspinall relinquished the undisputed heavyweight belt, citing another eye injury during training that prevents medical clearance to fight.

    1. 1 outlet Jon Jones Could Return Now With Tom Aspinall Vacating Belt

      first by Yahoo Sports, 8d ago

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  1. 2 outlets Gable Steveson: Tom Aspinall vacating UFC title 'put another fire' into Jon Jones

    first by Yahoo Sports, 7d ago · also Sports Illustrated

    6 more headlines