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Sean Sharaf Shocks UFC 331, Knocks Gable Steveson Cold In Just 12 Seconds
UFC 265-pound contender Sean Sharaf has done the unthinkable.
Sharaf finally managed to snap his two-fight losing skid at UFC 331 by sending Gable Steveson to the shadow realm.
The 33-year-old proved a ton of oddsmakers wrong by pulling off one of the biggest upsets in the sport’s history by scoring one of the fastest heavyweight knockouts ever.
Fight recap
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Sean Sharaf (L) of the United States fights Gable Steveson of the United States in their heavyweight bout during UFC 331: Van v Pantoja 2 at Crypto.com Arena on September 19, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Right after the opening bell, Gable Steveson landed a calf kick, and just when viewers thought the bout had only just begun and Steveson would start dominating as always, the 26-year-old was sent to the shadow realm by a vicious left hook by Sharaf that sent Steveson crashing to the canvas and ended his undefeated record.
Official decison: Sean Sharaf defeated Gable Steveson via first-round KO (0:12) at UFC 331.
Note: It is the 3rd fastest KO in UFC heavyweight history.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Sean Sharaf knocks out Gable Steveson in a heavyweight fight during the UFC 331 event at Crypto.com Arena on September 19, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)
UFC 331: Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf – Highlights
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 19: Gable Steveson reacts after a knockout defeat against Sean Sharaf in a heavyweight fight during the UFC 331 event at Crypto.com Arena on September 19, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)