Gable Steveson loses to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 in just 12 seconds

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Gable Steveson loses to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 in just 12 seconds
Summary

At UFC 331, Gable Steveson faced a shocking defeat against Sean Sharaf, getting knocked out only 12 seconds into the heavyweight bout at Crypto.com Arena. This unexpected outcome marks a significant setback for Steveson, who had previously secured a first-round victory in his octagon debut. His manager, Abraham Kawa, remains optimistic, citing the early losses of legendary fighters like Georges St-Pierre and Islam Makhachev as examples of how challenging early career defeats can be. Steveson’s journey continues after experiencing intense scrutiny leading up to the match.

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  • Gable Steveson is 4-1 in MMA and 1-1 in UFC
  • Sean Sharaf improves to 5-2 in MMA after the fight
  • Fight took place at Crypto.com Arena
  • Steveson previously won at UFC 329
  • Manager cites inspirations from MMA legends
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  • 2:22 PMYahoo SportsManager: Gable Steveson will have 'legendary career' despite UFC 331 loss
What they're saying
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Gable Steveson's manager thinks his client should look at Georges St-Pierre, Islam Makhachev and more for inspiration after UFC 331.

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