Gable Stevenson needed only 10 seconds to pull off one of the biggest upsets in Ultimate history. A 13-to-1 favorite , the Jon Jones protégé faced Sean Sharaf, who had yet to win in the UFC. Despite all eyes being on the Olympic medalist, the underdog surprised everyone by securing a knockout with the first clean punch of the fight.
At 26 years old, Gable Stevenson suffered the first defeat of his MMA career. Before that, the prospect had accumulated four wins in four fights, all achieved by knockout in the first round.
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Sean Sharaf, on the other hand, achieved his fifth career victory and secured his first win in the UFC. Before the fight, the American had suffered two consecutive defeats, both by knockout.
End of the hype?
Gable Stevenson was brutally knocked out by Sean Sharaf in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/X
Considered one of the most anticipated names in the UFC, Gable Stevenson barely had time to warm up in his second fight in the organization. In the first few seconds, Jon Jones ' protégé tried to advance on Sean Sharaf, but was surprised by a series of crosses. The last blow, a left cross, landed squarely and instantly knocked down the Olympic medalist.
GABLE STEVESON JUST GOT KNOCKED OUT
The biggest upset in history????
The Olympic rapist champion is screwed! pic.twitter.com/fAoLopi6gj
— José Louis (@concatenarsim) September 20, 2026
UFC 331 results
MAIN CARD
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Joshua Van defeated Alexandre Pantoja by unanimous decision (49-46, 49-47, 50-45) and defended his title.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Arman Tsarukyan defeated Mauricio Ruffy by knockout (elbow strike) at 4:56 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Patricio Pitbull defeated Dooho Choi by knockout (punches) at 3:28 of round 1.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Sean Sharaf defeated Gable Stevenson by knockout (punch) at 12 seconds of round 1.
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Alonzo Menifield defeated Iwo Baraniewski by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Marlon Vera defeated Charles Jourdain by technical knockout (punches) at 2:02 of round 3.
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Robelis Despaigne defeated Tai Tuivasa by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Michael Aswell Jr. defeated Joo Sang Yoo by split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Ryan Gandra defeated Ozzy Diaz by knockout (punches) at 2:04 of round 1.
Middleweight (up to 83,9 kg): Edmen Shahbazyan defeated Brunno Hulk by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Casey O'Neill defeated Eduarda Ronda by submission (armbar) at 3:22 of round 1.
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Joanderson Tubarão defeated Giga Chikadze by knockout (punches) at 1:57 of round 1.
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