Topuria Shoves Gaethje During UFC White House Press Conference Staredown

Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje had a heated staredown at the UFC White House press conference ahead of their lightweight title fight, with Topuria shoving Gaethje during the face-off. Gaethje had dared Topuria to hit him after Topuria warned him not to get too close, prompting the push. Topuria told Gaethje he chose not to punch him in the face to avoid hurting him, while Gaethje responded by gesturing at the setting and questioning why Topuria would act that way at the White House.