Sean Sharaf Stuns Gable Steveson With Knockout at UFC 331 – VIDEO
Sean Sharaf delivered a statement-making performance at UFC 331, knocking out Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson in a heavyweight showdown that captured the attention of MMA fans.
It took just one big left hook and only 12 seconds for Sharaf to send shockwaves through the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
THAT. JUST. HAPPENED.
Sean Sharaf knocks Gable Steveson OUT COLD
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The victory marked a significant moment for Sharaf, a United States Marine Corps Veteran who entered the matchup looking to establish himself against one of the sport’s most highly publicized heavyweight prospects. He entered the bout as the -1100 underdog against the favored +2200 Steveson.
Sharaf Delivers Against One of MMA’s Most Talked-About Prospects
THE THIRD FASTEST KNOCKOUT IN UFC HEAVYWEIGHT HISTORY.
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Steveson entered the contest with considerable attention surrounding his transition from elite amateur wrestling to professional mixed martial arts.
The 2020 Olympic gold medalist made his UFC debut earlier in 2026 and quickly generated excitement with his wrestling credentials and heavyweight finishing ability. His matchup with Sharaf represented another opportunity to demonstrate his development inside the Octagon.
Sharaf, meanwhile, came into UFC 331 with a professional MMA record of 4-2, having experienced both early knockout victories and difficult outings during his UFC tenure. His previous appearance against Steven Asplund earned both fighters a Fight of the Night bonus.
With the knockout victory, Sharaf has a notable result to build upon as he looks toward his next UFC appearance.
👀😬 Check out how different Sean Sharaf looked when he finished his service.
He says it was his dream to become a UFC fighter. Now he gets to test himself against Gable Steveson tonight. https://t.co/tzDQyNXuIi pic.twitter.com/2n7INcyq63
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