Gable Steveson suffers 12-second knockout loss at UFC 331
Sherdog • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 2:12 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Gable Steveson faced Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 on September 19, where he was knocked out in just 12 seconds. Valter Walker, Steveson’s coach, suggests that mental pressure and negative online backlash impacted Steveson's performance leading into the fight. The defeat marks the first loss in Steveson's MMA career, causing speculation on his future in the sport. The match drew attention due to Sharaf's previous record of 0-2 in the UFC prior to this bout.
- •Steveson was a favorite going into the fight.
- •He faced heavy booing and online criticism prior to the bout.
- •Sharaf scored a knockout with a left hook in 12 seconds.
- •Steveson experienced a significant loss of social media followers.
- •The fight occurred at UFC 331 on September 19, 2026.
- 2:12 AMSherdog — Gable Steveson ‘wasn’t there’ mentally before historic UFC upset
- 2:12 AMYahoo Sports — Gable Steveson ‘wasn’t there’ mentally before historic UFC upset
"Valter Walker believes Gable Steveson wasn’t mentally present in his sophomore outing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which ended in a historic upset.
"Valter Walker believes Gable Steveson wasn’t mentally present in his sophomore outing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which ended in a historic upset.
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External links- SherdogSep 22, 2026, 2:12 AMGable Steveson ‘wasn’t there’ mentally before historic UFC upset
Valter Walker believes Gable Steveson wasn’t mentally present in his sophomore outing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which ended in a historic upset.
- Yahoo SportsSep 22, 2026, 2:12 AMGable Steveson ‘wasn’t there’ mentally before historic UFC upset
Valter Walker believes Gable Steveson wasn’t mentally present in his sophomore outing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which ended in a historic upset.
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