Underdog Sean Sharaf knocks out heavyweight favourite Gable Steveson in about 12 seconds at UFC 331, producing one of the event’s biggest upsets. Multiple outlets describe the finish as an immediate, first-round KO, with CBS Sports noting Sharaf lands a left hook that puts Steveson out quickly.
All reports agree Steveson enters the bout as the heavy favourite and that Sharaf’s win reverses expectations early. Some outlets also focus on the aftermath and public reaction, including social media responses praising the moment as dramatic or “cinematic.” NDTV and Yahoo Sports add detail from Sharaf’s post-fight remarks, with Sharaf addressing whether there should be a rematch and referencing pre-fight interactions. Across coverage, the fight is consistently framed as a major shock to the heavyweight division and a standout result from UFC 331.
