Gable Steveson loses to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 in just 12 seconds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
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.
- •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
- 2:22 PMYahoo Sports — Manager: Gable Steveson will have 'legendary career' despite UFC 331 loss
"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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