Topuria Shoves Gaethje During UFC White House Press Conference Staredown

Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje clashed at the UFC White House press conference staredown ahead of their lightweight title fight, with Topuria shoving Gaethje during the face-off. The confrontation escalated when Gaethje stepped close and dared Topuria to act, prompting the push. Topuria told Gaethje he held back from throwing a punch to avoid hurting him before the fight.