UFC Heavyweight Star Predicts Unimpressive Future For Gable Steveson
Sean Sharaf has stated that he is not impressed with what he has seen of Gable Steveson’s game so far.
Gable Steveson made his UFC debut in an emphatic manner. Taking on Elisha Ellison earlier this year, the Olympic gold medalist secured a knockout victory in the very first round of the bout.
Now, looking to climb up the ladder, Steveson is readying to take on his next opponent, Sean Sharaf, but while there's been significant hype around Steveson, Sharaf is seemingly unimpressed with his star-studded opponent.
During the UFC 331 media day, Sharaf was asked if he liked how Steveson goes about his business. Replying in the negative, the UFC heavyweight star touted the Olympic gold medalist as ‘overhyped’ and also predicted that Steveson would be handed his first loss at UFC 331.
Sharaf said, “No, I'm not impressed. Everyone's just all hyped. He's an Olympic gold medalist, but this is fighting. We're gonna fight. …”
He added, “It doesn't bother me at all. I get it. They're gonna push him, they're gonna promote him. I just want the same opportunity to promote myself and tell my story."
Unlike Steveson, Sharaf doesn’t ...