Topuria shoves Gaethje by Lincoln Memorial ahead of White House UFC event
Summary
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje had a tense moment before their UFC fight at an event held on the White House grounds in Washington, DC. The event, called UFC Freedom 250, features top mixed martial arts fighters and is part of celebrations planned by President Donald Trump for the United States’ 250th anniversary.Key Facts
- Ilia Topuria shoved Justin Gaethje during a news conference near the Lincoln Memorial before their fight.
- Topuria is an unbeaten lightweight fighter from Georgia and Spain, returning after a year off.
- Gaethje is the interim lightweight champion and a popular American fighter.
- UFC President Dana White separated the fighters after the confrontation.
- The fight takes place at UFC Freedom 250, an event on the White House South Lawn inside a large octagonal cage.
- The event coincides with President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the U.S. 250th anniversary celebration.
- A federal judge refused to block the event despite a lawsuit claiming lack of proper authorization.
- The co-main event features Alex Pereira moving to heavyweight trying to become UFC’s first three-division champion.
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