UFC 331: Van vs. Pantoja 2
September 19, 2026
📍 Los Angeles, California, USA
FIGHT PREVIEW
VS
Fight Lab Prediction Engine
📋 Tale of the Tape
| Gable Steveson | Category | Sean Sharaf |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Age | 33 |
| 5' 11" | Height | 6' 3" |
| 241.0 lbs | Weight | 251.0 lbs |
| 74" | Reach | 77" |
| Orthodox | Stance | Orthodox |
| 4-0 | Record | 4-2 |
| - | SLpM | 7.41 |
| - | TD Avg | 0.93 |
| 46.0 | Fight Lab Score | 42.0 |
📊 Skill Comparison
Power
Gable Steveson
0.0
Sean Sharaf
0.0
Speed
Gable Steveson
0.0
Sean Sharaf
10.0
Technique
Gable Steveson
0.0
Sean Sharaf
4.2
Wrestling
Gable Steveson
0.0
Sean Sharaf
1.4
Submission
Gable Steveson
0.0
Sean Sharaf
0.0
Cardio
Gable Steveson
0.8
Sean Sharaf
1.2
Durability
Gable Steveson
10.0
Sean Sharaf
-3.3
Fight IQ
Gable Steveson
0.8
Sean Sharaf
3.3
🧠 Fight Lab Prediction
🏆 Gable Steveson
Predicted Winner
Gable Steveson
Sean Sharaf
Confidence:
Low
DATA COVERAGE
62%
Moderate
🔎 Key Matchup Edges
Strongest category advantages in the matchup
Primary Edge
Sean Sharaf
+4.1
(Striking)
Secondary Edge
Gable Steveson
+4.0
(Momentum)
Physical Edge
Sean Sharaf
+1.9
📊 Matchup Breakdown
| Category | Edge |
|---|---|
| Resume | 0.4 |
| Striking | -4.08 |
| Wrestling | -0.65 |
| Grappling | 0.0 |
| Cardio | 0.0 |
| Fight IQ | -0.17 |
| Experience | -0.65 |
| Momentum | 4.0 |
| Total Edge | -3.09 |
Fight Lab Prediction Engine v4
📊 Fight Lab Comparison
| Category | Gable Steveson | Sean Sharaf |
|---|---|---|
| Resume Score |
46.0 |
42.0 |
| Win % |
100.0% |
66.7% |
| Striking Accuracy | Not available |
43.0% |
| Takedown Defense | Not available |
0.0% |
| SLpM | Not available |
7.41 |
| TD Avg | Not available |
0.93 |
📊 Matchup Breakdown
Resume
Gable Steveson
+0.4
Striking
Sean Sharaf
+4.1
Wrestling
Sean Sharaf
+0.7
Grappling
EVEN
Cardio
EVEN
Fight IQ
Sean Sharaf
+0.2
Experience
Sean Sharaf
+0.7
Overall Edge
Sean Sharaf
+3.1
📏 Physical Matchup
| Gable Steveson | Category | Sean Sharaf |
|---|---|---|
| 71" | Height | 75" |
| 74.0" | Reach | 77.0" |
| Heavyweight | Weight Class | Heavyweight |
HEIGHT DIFFERENCE
Sean Sharaf
+4"
REACH DIFFERENCE
Sean Sharaf
+3.0"
PHYSICAL CONTEXT
Fighter 2 taller
PHYSICAL EDGE
Sean Sharaf
+1.85
🧠 Keys to Victory
Gable Steveson
- ℹ️ Limited statistical data is available, so Fight Lab cannot identify a strong category-specific advantage yet.
Sean Sharaf
- ✅ Use the striking advantage and control the pace on the feet.
- ✅ Mix in takedowns and make the wrestling advantage matter.
- ✅ Use the experience advantage to manage difficult moments.
- ✅ Use the reach advantage to control distance and range.
- ✅ Use the height advantage to maintain range and create openings.
📈 Last Five Performances
Gable Steveson
Recent Form
● W
● W
● W
● W
W
Elisha Ellison
2026-07-11
KO/TKO
• R1
• 2:31
SS
41/57
(71.9%)
TD 0/1 (0.0%)
KD 1 SUB 0 CTRL 0:10
TD 0/1 (0.0%)
KD 1 SUB 0 CTRL 0:10
W
Hugo Lezama
2026-02-19
KO/TKO
• R1
• 3:50
Detailed fight statistics not available
W
Kevin Hein
2025-11-23
KO/TKO
• R1
• 0:24
Detailed fight statistics not available
W
Braden Peterson
2025-09-12
KO/TKO
• R1
• 1:38
Detailed fight statistics not available
Sean Sharaf
Recent Form
● L
● L
● W
● W
● W
Steven Asplund
L
2025-12-13
KO/TKO
• R2
• 3:49
170/292
(58.2%)
SS
0/0 TD
0 KD
0 SUB
0:03 CTRL
0/0 TD
0 KD
0 SUB
0:03 CTRL
Junior Tafa
L
2024-10-12
KO/TKO
• R2
• 2:15
53/118
(44.9%)
SS
1/8 (12.5%) TD
0 KD
0 SUB
0:46 CTRL
1/8 (12.5%) TD
0 KD
0 SUB
0:46 CTRL
LJ Torres
W
2024-09-06
KO/TKO
• R1
• 3:19
Detailed fight statistics not available
Chadricc Kindle
W
2024-04-04
KO/TKO
• R1
• 4:31
Detailed fight statistics not available
Nathan Mullett
W
2023-07-01
KO/TKO
• R1
• 0:09
Detailed fight statistics not available
Recent Form Analysis
LAST FIVE
Gable Steveson
4-0
Sean Sharaf
3-2
WIN %
Gable Steveson
100.0%
Sean Sharaf
60.0%
FINISH RATE
Gable Steveson
100.0%
Sean Sharaf
100.0%
AVG FIGHT LAB RATING
Gable Steveson
--
Sean Sharaf
--
SIG / TD ACCURACY
Gable Steveson
SS
71.9%
·
TD
0.0%
Sean Sharaf
SS
51.5%
·
TD
12.5%
AVG CONTROL
Gable Steveson
0:10
Sean Sharaf
0:24
PREDICTION DATA
62%
Moderate