UFC 331: Sean Sharaf Shocked the World! He Knocked Out Jon Jones’s Protégé

One of the biggest names in the younger generation of heavyweights has once again taken center stage. At UFC 331, Gable Steveson continued his MMA journey, facing off against Sean Sharaf in the Octagon.

Steveson brought to the cage a wealth of experience from the wrestling mat, where he won Olympic gold. The start of his professional career showed that the American is capable of effectively leveraging his greatest strengths in MMA as well. The bout against Sharaf was another opportunity to test his abilities under the UFC banner.

Sharaf, however, had his own plans for this bout. The fighter, known for his powerful striking, needed a win and intended to hand Steveson his first professional loss. One wanted to maintain his strong start, while the other sought to halt his momentum—their clash at UFC 331 provided the answer.

UFC 331: Steveson vs. Sharaf – Fight Recap

Round 1 — Steveson started with a kick, but Sharaf knocked him out with a powerful left!

Result: Sean Sharaf won by KO in the 1st round.

🫪🫪 ONE-HITTER-QUITTER SENDS GABLE STEVESON TO THE SHADOW REALM!!!!!!!!

SEAN SHARAF!!!!!! #UFC331 pic.twitter.com/RLCBA9rt86

— MЇ₭€-ṤṀḮḼ₭ØṾỈCĦ (@mikesmilkovich) September 20, 2026