UFC heavyweight title vacancy 2026

Gable Steveson's knockout loss at UFC 331 lasted 12 seconds.

Jon Jones took responsibility for Steveson leaving the octagon quickly, saying he wanted his protégé to get immediate medical attention.

Gable Steveson stated there were no criminal charges, no conviction, and no finding of responsibility against him.

Gable Steveson suffered a knockout loss at UFC 331.

Gable Steveson suffered his first professional loss 12 seconds into the opening round.

Gable Steveson's opponent was Sean Sharaf.

Daniel Cormier criticized Gable Steveson for leaving the octagon after his loss.

Gable Steveson left the octagon before the official decision was read.

Gable Steveson is an Olympic gold medalist.

Gable Steveson left the Octagon before the official decision was read after his knockout loss.

Sean Sharaf's win was his first in the Octagon after suffering two consecutive knockout losses, bringing his record to 5-2.

Dana White said he was largely unsurprised by Steveson's loss, stating 'Anything is possible when two guys get in there and start fighting.'

Ciryl Gane captured the interim heavyweight title with a victory over Alex Pereira in June.

The bout between Tom Aspinall and Ciryl Gane was ruled a first-round no-contest after Aspinall was unable to continue.

Tom Aspinall stated he is not retiring and remains determined to compete again.