The Weight of Expectation: Gable Steveson's Exit and the Pressure to Win Gable Steveson, a former Olympic gold medalist wrestler and two time NCAA Division I national champion, stepped into the Octagon as one of the biggest prospects in MMA history.
His first professional loss, a 12 second knockout at the hands of Sean Sharaf, sent shockwaves through the UFC community.
Steveson's abrupt exit from the fight has sparked debate about sportsmanship and the weight of expectation placed on athletes like Steveson.