Steven Asplund Wins Bloody UFC Debut by TKO at Vegas 112

The Contender Series alum battered Sean Sharaf with nonstop striking pressure that prompted a referee stoppage.

Overview

Asplund opened a deep cut between Sharaf’s eyes early, and the cageside physician inspected it before the second round and cleared the fight to continue.
Outlets differ on the official stoppage, with Yahoo Sports and MMAmania reporting Round 2 at 3:49 and Cageside Press listing Round 3 at 3:49.
Working behind a sharp jab and leg kicks, Asplund controlled the standup and visibly wobbled Sharaf with a right hand before the TKO.
Yahoo Sports reports Asplund set a three-round UFC heavyweight record with 168 significant strikes, while Cageside Press cites 170, with no independent confirmation noted.
The bout at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas marked Asplund’s first UFC appearance after a 16-second Contender Series knockout and a widely chronicled weight-loss journey.