Gable Steveson addresses UFC loss, denies rape allegations in lengthy statement

Gable Steveson, a former highly-touted WWE talent turned MMA heavyweight fighter, released a statement on Tuesday (September 22) about his first loss in UFC, however much of the message was spent denying any wrongdoing in relation to a past accusation of sexual misconduct. In 2019, Steveson and a fellow teammate on...

Key Takeaways

• ✓Gable Steveson, a former highly-touted WWE talent turned MMA heavyweight fighter, released a statement on Tuesday (September 22) about his first loss in UFC, however much of the message was spent denying any wrongdoing in relation to a past accusation of sexual misconduct.
• ✓In 2019, Steveson and a fellow teammate on the wrestling squad at the University of Minnesota were arrested on suspicion of criminal sexual conduct after a woman claimed she was raped and sought hospital treatment.
• ✓Steveson and the other man were cleared and did not face criminal charges due to “inadequate evidence.” Sean Sharaf, the opponent who beat Steveson with a 12-second knockout on September 19, brought up the past allegations during a press conference last week.