Trending on Google Trends US (ufc) with 200K+ searches search interest. 'Lost all respect for that dude': Pros rip Gable Steveson for leaving UFC 331 cage early after knockout loss to Sean Sharaf MMA Fighting Sean Sharaf...
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PUBLISHED SUN, SEP 20, 2026 6:13 AM UTC • 6 MIN READ
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Sean Sharaf took Gable Steveson out at UFC 331 and might have permanently derailed the blue-chip prospect's hype.
Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time NCAA Division-I wrestling champion, is one of the most highly touted heavyweight talents in recent history, but Sharaf made him look foolish on Saturday, landing a quick combination to defeat Steveson via knockout in just 12 seconds. Afterwards, Steveson made a quick exit from the cage, rather than stay for the traditional result announcement.
Social media was quick to pile on, criticizing Steveson for his poor performance and even worse sportsmanship. It was a humiliating week for Steveson, as Sharaf used Steveson's past arrest for suspicion of sexual assault - Steveson was suspended from the Minnesota Golden Gophers wrestling team, but not criminally charged due to insufficient evidence - to attack Steveson at a press conference on Thursday and then pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the history of MMA.
In-Depth Developments & Factual Context
See what pros had to Sharaf's incredible win and Steveson's disastrous night below.
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Industry Impact & Strategic Analysis
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Forward Outlook & Market Perspective
Sean Sharaf only needed one punch to put Gable Steveson down and out at UFC 331
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