Gable Steveson Adopts Jon Jones-Style Staredown Ahead of UFC 331

Ahead of his heavyweight bout at UFC 331, Gable Steveson has addressed his behavior during the final pre-fight staredown with opponent Sean Sharaf. Steveson opted to avoid eye contact with Sharaf during the faceoff, explaining that he is adopting what he described as 'normal Jon Jones protocol.' The event is scheduled to take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, and will be broadcast on Paramount+.

Steveson enters the matchup as a significant -2000 betting favorite. The Olympic gold medalist is looking to build on his momentum as he competes in his second professional mixed martial arts contest. By utilizing the psychological tactics often associated with the former heavyweight champion Jon Jones, Steveson signaled his intent to approach the mental aspect of the fight with a calculated, stoic demeanor.

For those involved in fantasy MMA, Steveson’s massive favorite status underscores his high expectation of victory, though the lack of competitive professional experience remains a key variable for managers weighing his value against the potential for an upset.

Source: MMA Mania.