Alan Ritchson says neighbor instigated fight in viral altercation video

Alan Ritchson claims he acted in self-defense after a neighbor allegedly provoked a fight caught on video

Alan Ritchson is at the center of controversy after a video surfaced showing him in a physical altercation with a neighbor in Tennessee, with new details suggesting he may not have started the fight.

According to reports and sources cited by TMZ, the incident unfolded after the neighbor allegedly confronted Ritchson in an aggressive manner, even pushing him off his motorcycle twice before the situation escalated.

The footage, which has circulated widely online, appears to show Ritchson striking the neighbor multiple times while his children were nearby on motorbikes.

The dispute reportedly began over complaints about the actor riding his motorcycle loudly through the neighborhood, with tensions building over two days before turning physical.

The neighbor claims he was punched repeatedly and suffered visible injuries, while sources close to Ritchson allege he acted in self-defense after being provoked.

Law enforcement has confirmed that an investigation is ongoing, though no arrests have been made so far.

Ritchson has not publicly commented on the incident.