In a heated confrontation that erupted ahead of the UFC Freedom 250 event, fighter Ilia Topuria shoved opponent Justin Gaethje near the Lincoln Memorial. The altercation, which was captured by bystanders, added to the tension surrounding the high-profile mixed martial arts event.
UFC Freedom 250 is scheduled to proceed as planned after a federal judge rejected a legal challenge to the event on Friday. The ruling cleared the way for the fight card, which will take place near the White House.
The incident between Topuria and Gaethje has escalated the rivalry between the two athletes, with fans eagerly anticipating their potential showdown in the octagon.