TMZ has released new footage from Alan Ritchson’s fight with his Tennessee neighbor, offering a much closer look at how the ugly confrontation unfolded.
The new clip is being described by TMZ as body-cam footage, and it appears to capture the fight from Ritchson’s perspective as he and his kids ride through the neighborhood.
Footage shows the fight escalate fast
According to TMZ’s new report, Ronnie Taylor comes off his property and moves into the street as Alan Ritchson and his kids are riding their motorcycles.
The footage then shows Ritchson getting off his bike and shoving Taylor to the ground after Taylor tries to block him in the street.
That is where the confrontation quickly gets worse. TMZ says the two men exchange heated words, and earlier reporting from the outlet said Taylor accused Ritchson of riding too fast through the neighborhood and disturbing the peace (the video shows Ritchson driving around 22mph).
Watch the footage:
Neighbor allegedly pushed Ritchson off the bike twice
The biggest detail backing Ritchson’s side remains the claim that he was pushed off his bike before the filmed beatdown.
TMZ previously updated its original report to say sources close to Ritchson insist he did not instigate the fight and that the neighbor pushed him off his motorcycle twice before Ritchson started throwing punches.
That matters because the first video that surfaced mainly showed Ritchson landing punches. This new footage adds more context to the moments leading up to that part of the altercation.
Based on TMZ’s description, the new clip shows Taylor trying to stop Ritchson in the middle of the street before things turn physical.
Police are treating it as an ongoing investigation
Police have not made any arrests, and TMZ previously reported law enforcement confirmed there is an active investigation into the incident.
Other coverage has described the case as being treated, at least for now, as mutual combat, but the clearest confirmed point is that authorities are still investigating and have not announced charges.
Ritchson seemingly responds, with Michael Cudltiz weighing in
Ritchson hasn’t publicly commented as of yet, but posted a quote from Napoleon on Instagram that states, “Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake.”
Actor Michael Cudlitz (Walking Dead, Superman & Lois) commented, “Pretty sure this was an attempted money grab. This guy got on the local news with edited security cam footage way way too fast….. just my opinion. 🫡.”
