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Q: Will the explosive out-of-cage drama between Gable Steveson and Sean Sharaf lead to a shocking upset at UFC 331?

Probably not. The fight-week hostility has raised the profile of Gable Steveson vs. Sean Sharaf, but the available evidence still points strongly toward Steveson, not a Sharaf upset. Steveson enters UFC 331 as one of the card’s biggest favorites, with lines around -2100 in some markets and prediction models giving him roughly a 90% or better chance to win. That reflects a major gap in pedigree and upside: Steveson is an Olympic gold medalist, a two-time NCAA Division I champion and an unbeaten heavyweight prospect who has finished all four of his pro MMA wins in the first round. Sharaf’s best upset path is clear but narrow. He has power, and heavyweight fights can turn suddenly if he forces exchanges and lands cleanly. Analysts note Steveson’s striking defense is still developing, so chaos favors the underdog more than a long tactical fight would. But Sharaf is 0-2 in the UFC, has been stopped in both losses, and has not shown the wrestling or durability profile that would normally support a shock result against an elite wrestler. The out-of-cage controversy could add emotion, but it is just as likely to sharpen Steveson’s focus as to derail him. Steveson has publicly dismissed Sharaf’s remarks, and there is no clear competitive evidence that the bad blood changes the matchup itself. So while a heavyweight punch always leaves room for surprise, the most likely outcome remains what the betting markets and most previews suggest: Steveson by early stoppage, not a dramatic upset.

2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 20

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The NFL offer follows Fanatics' similar $350 FOXNEWS350 promotion for UFC 331 a day earlier, showing the sportsbook is reusing the code across major events.