Sean Sharaf knocks out Gable Steveson in 12 seconds at UFC 331
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

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.
- •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.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — MMA Junkie's Knockout of the Month for September: Gable gets got – in 12 seconds
"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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