WATCH: “Make mutual combat great again” – Senator and former MMA fighter erupts to throw down against Labor leader after ‘anytime, anyplace’ tweet

Senator Markwayne Mullin and Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien had a heated argument and almost came to blows at the hearing of the Senate.

WATCH: “Make mutual combat great again” – Senator and former MMA fighter erupts to throw down against Labor leader after ‘anytime, anyplace’ tweet

Senator Markwayne Mullin and Teamsters General President Sean O'Brien almost come to blows (via X)

Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin found himself at the center of a heated debate. This occurred at a Senate Health, Education, Labour, and Pensions Committee hearing. The senator was embroiled in a confrontation with Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien. For months, these two had feuded on social media. The tension in the atmosphere reached a climax when Mullin read aloud a slew of insulting tweets and challenges from O’Brien.

The senator started the heated debate by describing aggressive remarks and taunts sent at him on numerous social media sites by O’Brien. O’Brien had earlier in the year challenged Mullin to a physical fight. Mullin took advantage of the chance to confront O’Brien at the hearing, saying:

This is the time, this is the place. You wanna run your mouth? We could be two consenting adults. We can finish it here.
Senator Markwayne Mullin at the Capitol
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Unfazed, O’Brien nodded positively, setting the scenario for a potential physical conflict within the Senate’s chambers. The committee chairman, Senator Bernie Sanders, intervened to prevent a physical conflict between Mullin and O’Brien. Sanders reminded Mullin of his position as a United States senator, advising him to avoid violent confrontation.

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It should be noted that Senator Markwayne Mullin is a trained MMA fighter with an undefeated 5-0 record. In 2016, Sen. Mullin was inducted into the Oklahoma Wrestling Hall of Fame. He has continued to coach wrestling while still retired from MMA.

Fight fans react to the near-brawl at the Capitol between politicians

The halls of Capitol Hill saw an unexpected twist as Senator Markwayne Mullin nearly threw down with Sean O’Brien. Mullin demanded that O’Brien step up and resolve the issue immediately. Both of them even agreed to this. Committee Chairman Bernie Sanders had to intervene. He reminded Mullin of his responsibilities as a US senator and defused the potentially volatile scenario.

Fight fans react to the altercation between Sean O'Brien and Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin
Fight fans react to the altercation between Sean O’Brien and Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin (via Reuters/CNBC)

This unexpected conflict between a senator and a labor leader sparked a flurry of comments from fight fans. The incident reached beyond the realm of traditional political debate. As the video spread, social media platforms became a battleground for feelings of shock, surprise, humor, and curiosity. These are some of the reactions from fight fans:

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The event, symbolic of a staged drama, added an element of unpredictability into the often-stale realm of politics. This sparked discussion and criticism online on the behavior and morals of the politicians.

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