Sean Sharaf Earns $100K After 12-Second Steveson KO
Sean Sharaf Earns $100K After 12-Second Steveson KO
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Sharaf entered the bout as an extreme underdog, with sportsbooks listing Steveson around -2,500 and Sharaf at approximately +1,000 or longer; another report put Sharaf at +1,200.
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The knockout was reportedly the third-fastest finish in UFC history. Sharaf followed the left hook with ground-and-pound before the referee stopped the fight, and the result ended Steveson’s unbeaten four-fight professional MMA run.
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The California State Athletic Commission’s disclosed figures broke Sharaf’s $60,000 purse into $30,000 to show and $30,000 to win; the additional bonuses brought his reported total to $160,000.
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Joshua Van retained the flyweight championship by unanimous decision after five rounds against Alexandre Pantoja. Their disclosed purses were $500,000 for Van and $650,000 for Pantoja, making Pantoja the event’s highest-paid fighter among the reported figures.
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Arman Tsarukyan stopped Mauricio Ruffy with two elbows at 4:56 of the first round after absorbing an early right hand, while Casey O’Neill submitted Eduarda Moura with an armbar after Moura initially took her down.
Sean Sharaf pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history at UFC 331, knocking out Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson with a left hook in just 12 seconds. The stunning victory ended Sharaf's two-fight losing streak and gave Steveson his first professional MMA loss. MMA Fighting reported that Sharaf earned a total of about $160,000 from the fight, including his $60,000 purse, a $50,000 promotional bonus, and an additional $50,000 match from Dana White.
Sharaf entered as a massive underdog, with sportsbooks listing him at roughly +1,200 odds compared to Steveson's -2,500 favorite status. The 12-second finish ranks among the fastest knockouts in UFC history. Combined winnings helped offset Sharaf's reported debt of $600,000 to $688,000.
The Upset That Shocked the Odds
Sharaf entered the UFC 331 main card as a 1,000-to-1 underdog against the heavily favored Steveson. The Body Lock MMA noted that the California State Athletic Commission's disclosed purse broke down as $30,000 to show and $30,000 to win for Sharaf. After landing the devastating left hook, Sharaf followed with ground-and-pound strikes before the referee stopped the fight.
The knockout was reportedly the third-fastest finish in UFC history, according to Sacramento Bee. Steveson's four-fight unbeaten professional MMA run ended in the span of 12 seconds. The loss marked a dramatic fall from grace for the Olympic champion who entered the promotion with high expectations.
Dana White's $50K Match Doubled Sharaf's Winnings
Sharaf received a $50,000 promotional bonus tied to MobLand, which Dana White then matched dollar-for-dollar with another $50,000. This $100,000 bonus windfall, combined with his $60,000 fight purse, brought his UFC 331 total to approximately $160,000. The financial boost provided meaningful relief against Sharaf's six-figure debt load.
Other fighters at UFC 331 also earned significant bonuses. Arman Tsarukyan and Casey O'Neill each received $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses for their first-round finishes. Joshua Van and Alexandre Pantoja earned Fight of the Night honors for their five-round flyweight title bout.
Van Retains Flyweight Crown as Pantoja Takes Home Most
Joshua Van successfully defended his flyweight championship against Alexandre Pantoja through unanimous decision over five rounds. Van's disclosed purse was $500,000, while Pantoja earned $650,000, making him the highest-paid fighter on the UFC 331 card based on reported figures. The closely contested title fight earned both fighters recognition as the night's best performers.
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