Sean Sharaf knocks out Gable Steveson in 12 seconds at UFC 331

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Sean Sharaf knocks out Gable Steveson in 12 seconds at UFC 331
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Sean Sharaf scored a stunning knockout against Gable Steveson in just 12 seconds during UFC 331. The fight marked Steveson's first loss in his MMA career after an undefeated start. Sharaf, a significant underdog, capitalized on the pre-fight tensions stemming from allegations against Steveson. The result concluded Steveson’s five-fight winning streak, while Sharaf achieved his first UFC victory. This knockout is now among the fastest finishes in UFC heavyweight history.

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  • •Sean Sharaf's knockout is the third fastest in UFC heavyweight history.
  • •Gable Steveson is now 4-1 in his MMA career.
  • •Sharaf was an 11-to-1 underdog going into the fight.
  • •Allegations from 2019 heightened pre-fight tensions.
  • •Sharaf secures his first win in the UFC after two previous losses.
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  • 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — MMA Junkie's Knockout of the Month for September: Gable gets got – in 12 seconds
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Elbows, slams, one-punch shots and more couldn't beat Gable Steveson's first loss in MMA Junkie's Knockout of the Month race for September.

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