What happened: UFC commentator Daniel Cormier criticized Gable Steveson after the heavyweight prospect left the octagon before his opponent's hand was raised at UFC 331. Steveson departed the cage early following a knockout loss to Sean Sharaf on the main card.
Why it matters: The abrupt departure drew boos from the crowd at crypto.com Arena and immediate backlash, as Cormier ripped Steveson for failing to stand for the official decision. Cormier stressed that fighters must remain for the hand raise regardless of the fight's outcome.
By the numbers: The 12-second stoppage victory advanced Sharaf to a 5-2 professional record.
What to watch: Steveson will look to regroup following the highly publicized defeat early in his mixed martial arts transition.