Gable Steveson and Sean Sharaf added to UFC 331 card
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 1:38 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Gable Steveson and Sean Sharaf will face off at UFC 331, set for August 19, 2026 in Las Vegas. This matchup adds significant intrigue to the event, which also features Robelis Despaigne against Tai Tuivasa. Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist, makes his expected return to the octagon following prior appearances, while Sharaf seeks to establish himself in the heavyweight division. The addition of these fighters highlights the growing anticipation surrounding the upcoming UFC card.
- •Gable Steveson faces Sean Sharaf at UFC 331.
- •Event scheduled for August 19, 2026 in Las Vegas.
- •Robelis Despaigne also set to compete against Tai Tuivasa.
- •Steveson is an Olympic gold medalist in wrestling.
- •Sharaf aims to make an impact in the heavyweight division.
- 1:38 PMYahoo Sports — Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf, Robelis Despaigne vs. Tai Tuivasa added to UFC 331
"Gable Steveson wants all the “Smoke.” The 2020 Olympic gold medalist will make his second appearance under the UFC banner when he collides with the unheralded Sean Sharaf as part of the upcoming UFC 331 event on Paramount+, recently made official for Sat., Sept. 19, 2026 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Steveson is […]
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