Topuria shoves Gaethje by Lincoln Memorial ahead of White House UFC event

UFC 250 will proceed as scheduled after a federal judge denied a legal challenge to the event on Friday. The ruling allows the mixed martial arts event to take place, resolving a significant hurdle for organizers. Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria was seen shoving challenger Justin Gaethje near the Lincoln Memorial earlier in the week, a confrontation that drew attention ahead of the UFC event. This incident occurred in Washington D.C., where the UFC is holding its event. The legal challenge, which sought to prevent the event, was based on unspecified grounds that were ultimately rejected by the court. The denial of the injunction means that all planned fights and promotional activities can continue without further judicial interference. The UFC has not commented on the specific details of the legal challenge or the judge's reasoning for its dismissal. Topuria and Gaethje are slated to headline the card in a highly anticipated bout.