Ranked UFC heavyweight laughs off Gable Steveson fight talk after humiliating 12-second KO

Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson suffered a devastating 12-second knockout loss to Sean Sharaf at UFC 331 in Los Angeles. The defeat marked Steveson's first setback in mixed martial arts, derailing his plans for a rapid rise up the heavyweight rankings. Sharaf entered the bout with an 0-2 UFC record but managed to stop the highly touted wrestler almost immediately.

Following the event, ranked UFC heavyweight contender Curtis Blaydes took to social media to dismiss any potential matchup with Steveson. Blaydes, currently ranked No. 7, stated that Steveson has a long way to go before fighting ranked opponents. The loss has significantly cooled expectations for Steveson, who was previously tipped for championship contention.