What happened: Criticism of Steveson for leaving the cage without staying for the decision at UFC 331 drew comparisons to Cormier's own exit after UFC 214. Steveson lost his second UFC bout when Sean Sharaf stopped him in 12 seconds. Cormier said he remembers nothing from after the kick landed until reaching the ambulance.

Why it matters: The exchange keeps attention on conduct expectations for a high-profile Olympic champion early in his UFC run. Cormier's UFC 214 loss was later overturned to a no-contest after Jones failed a drug test, reframing the nine-year-old comparison.

What to watch: Steveson has yet to comment on the loss. Watch for UFC matchmaking on his next assignment.