Gable Steveson Called a "R*pist" by UFC 331 Opponent
At the UFC 331 press conference, fighter Sean Sharaf reiterated a 2019 rape allegation against Gable Steveson, for which no criminal charges were filed.
- On Thursday, Sean Sharaf confronted Gable Steveson at the UFC 331 press conference in Los Angeles, repeating a 2019 sexual assault allegation against the former WWE athlete.
- In 2019, Minnesota police arrested Steveson and Dylan Martinez for alleged criminal sexual conduct; Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman later declined to file charges, citing insufficient evidence and legal constraints regarding voluntary intoxication.
- Sharaf told reporters, "Nobody likes a rapist," while referencing a "loophole" nickname circulating online; Steveson dismissed the accusations as a desperate tactic amid boos from the crowd.
- The two heavyweights remain scheduled to fight this Saturday at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena, with Steveson entering as a heavy favorite and Sharaf holding a 4-2 MMA record.
- Steveson joined the WWE after winning an Olympic Gold Medal, but his career stalled before his release three years later; Minnesota lawmakers subsequently amended statutes to address voluntary intoxication cases.
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'Nobody Likes a Rapist': UFC Conference Gets Heated After Fighter's 2019 Sexual-Assault Case Is Mentioned
Sean Sharaf confronted Gable Steveson over 2019 sexual assault allegations at the UFC 331 press conference. Steveson was arrested but never charged after prosecutors cited insufficient evidence.
WWE Alum Gable Steveson Booed, Called A R*pist At UFC Press Conference
Gable Steveson received a frosty reception at the press conference for UFC 331, with controversies from the WWE alum’s past being brought up. Steveson was booed by those in attendance at the event. When asked about the boos, fighter Sean Sharaf gave what he predicts is the reason. He said, “I don’t dislike the guy. […]
Sean Sharaf Calls Gable Steveson a ‘Rapist’ at UFC Press Conference
At the UFC 331 press conference, Sean Sharaf referred to his opponent Gable Steveson as a “rapist”. Steveson didn’t get a warm welcome from fans when he attempted to answer questions posed to him. “I love seeing all these beautiful faces here. You came to watch us on stage. What a what a great opportunity […]
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