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Gable Steveson brutally knocked out cold in 12-second upset at UFC 331
Sean Sharaf, a -1200 underdog, landed a left hand at the start and handed Steveson his first UFC loss.
On Saturday, Sean Sharaf knocked out Gable Steveson at UFC 331 held at the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles. The massive upset occurred during the opening exchange, leaving the crowd in disbelief.
Steveson entered as a highly anticipated prospect with a 103-3 collegiate wrestling record, while Sharaf was a 33-year-old relative unknown carrying a losing UFC record into the bout.
Sharaf landed a huge left hook at the start of the fight that put Steveson out instantly. The referee jumped in and dragged Sharaf off his opponent after just 12 seconds.
Steveson's UFC record falls to 1 win and 1 loss following the defeat. The former Minnesota Golden Gopher faces pressure to re-establish himself as a prospect on a title trajectory.
Per Donagh Corby of Bloody Elbow, Steveson said "I'm not here to take five years to get there. I want that belt as fast as possible." Despite the setback, his talent remains intact for a comeback.