Overview
- Sean Sharaf landed a left hook that knocked Gable Steveson out in 12 seconds at UFC 331, a result widely called one of the biggest betting upsets in UFC history.
- Steveson released a public statement denying a 2019 sexual‑misconduct allegation, noting he was never charged and that prosecutors previously said there was inadequate evidence to prosecute.
- Jon Jones said he escorted an apparently concussed Steveson out of the Octagon immediately after the knockout, a move that prompted criticism from former fighters who said Steveson and his cornermen should have stayed for the official result.
- Athletic‑commission medical protocols have placed Steveson on at least a 45‑day medical suspension and no timeline has been set for his return to competition.
- The upset has intensified scrutiny of Steveson’s rapid rise from Olympic wrestling to MMA, raised questions about his striking defense and corner management, and left his short‑term career path unsettled.