In a shocking turn of events, former UFC fighter Jake Ellenberger and current PFL star David Vettori were involved in a heated altercation at a casino following a PFL event. The incident took place in the early hours of the morning, just moments after Vettori scored a dominant victory in the cage.
Witnesses at the scene reported that the two fighters exchanged words before things quickly escalated into a physical altercation. Security footage from the casino shows Vettori and Ellenberger trading blows, with both men landing several punches before they were eventually separated by security.
The cause of the brawl remains unclear, but some bystanders claim that it may have stemmed from a previous altercation between the two fighters. Vettori and Ellenberger have had a long-standing rivalry, with tensions simmering between them for several months.
The brawl drew a large crowd of onlookers, many of whom were shocked to see two professional fighters engaging in such a public display of violence. Some fans even attempted to intervene and break up the fight, but were quickly overpowered by the two combatants.
When reached for comment, a representative for Vettori stated that the fighter was “regrettably involved in a physical altercation” and that they are cooperating with the authorities in their investigation. Ellenberger has not yet commented on the incident.
The PFL has also released a statement condemning the actions of both fighters and stating that they are launching their own investigation into the matter. The league has not yet announced if any disciplinary action will be taken against Vettori or Ellenberger.
This brawl is sure to have serious repercussions for both fighters, as well as the PFL as a whole. Fans and commentators alike are left wondering how such a high-profile altercation could have taken place in such a public setting, and what the future holds for both Vettori and Ellenberger in the wake of this incident.