A federal judge has ruled in favor of the UFC, dismissing a legal challenge that threatened to halt UFC 250. The event, dubbed UFC Freedom 250, will now proceed as planned. The challenge’s details remain largely undisclosed, but its dismissal clears the path for the fights to take place. Prior to the ruling, a physical altercation occurred between fighters Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C., ahead of a planned event at the White House. This incident occurred amidst heightened security and anticipation surrounding the UFC’s presence in the capital. The judge’s decision ensures the event can move forward without further legal impediment. No details were provided regarding potential repercussions for the fighters involved in the altercation.