Sean Sharaf, known as "The Smoke," faces Steven Asplund, called "Concrete," at UFC on ESPN 73 in Las Vegas. The heavyweight bout features two American fighters in impressive form despite being relegated to the undercard.
Sharaf, fighting out of Xtreme Couture in Santa Ana and debuting professionally a few years ago, has tasted defeat only once in his five bouts. He was last caught off guard by Junior Tafa. Asplund hails from Minneapolis and trains at McCune's Martial Arts. He entered the professional ranks around the same period as Sharaf and just triumphed over Anthony Guarascio with a quick TKO.
Sean Sharaf vs Steven Asplund Betting Odds
- Underdog: Sean Sharaf : 3.0 (+195)
- Favorite: Steven Asplund : 1.4 (-230)
| Method of victory | Sean Sharaf | Steven Asplund |
| By KO/TKO or disqualification | 4.6 (+360) | 1.9 (-113) |
| By decision or technical decision | 11.5 (+1050) | 9.0 (+800) |
Steven Asplund stands as the favorite with 1.4 (-230) odds to win, suggesting he's highly likely to clinch victory. Sean Sharaf, with 3.0 (+195) odds, ranks as the underdog but promises a good payout if he defies expectations.
Asplund's potential for a knockout win is at 1.9 (-113), showing confidence in his finishing power. Sharaf's hope in delivering a KO reflects 4.6 (+360) odds, highlighting a slimmer chance.
On points or decision, Asplund’s odds are 9.0 (+800), while Sharaf faces longer odds at 11.5 (+1050). Expect Asplund to lead in both likelihood and payout probability.
What time is Sean Sharaf vs Steven Asplund fight
Live coverage for the Sean Sharaf vs Steven Asplund main card will start at 07:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Sean Sharaf vs Steven Asplund Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 07:00 PM | 08:00 PM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 05:00 PM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 | 11:00 PM | 12:00 AM (next day) |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
How and where to watch the Sean Sharaf vs Steven Asplund Fight
You can watch Sean Sharaf vs Steven Asplund via ESPN+.
| Region | Live-streaming |
| USA | ESPN |
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