UFC Fighter Ilia Topuria Shoves Justin Gaethje; Legal Challenge Denied Ahead of Event
UFC fighter Ilia Topuria shoved Justin Gaethje near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. ahead of a UFC event, which is proceeding after a federal judge denied a legal challenge.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, June 13, 2026 —
UFC fighter Ilia Topuria reportedly shoved fellow fighter Justin Gaethje in an incident near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. The confrontation occurred ahead of a scheduled UFC event.
The UFC event is proceeding as planned after a federal judge denied a legal challenge that had been filed. Further details regarding the legal challenge and its specific nature were not provided.
The summary did not specify the exact date of the incident or the UFC event. Information regarding any potential consequences or disciplinary actions for the physical altercation between the fighters was also not included in the summary.
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