Slugfest noun
A fight in which people hit each other with their tightly closed hands.
Four people were injured in a slugfest between demonstrators and police.
He was arrested for getting into a slugfest after the match.
A heated discussion, argument, or debate between two or more people in which points, refutations, allegations, etc., are exchanged to and fro.
The slugfest between the two wings of the party shows no signs of ceasing.
There is a slugfest between the families over ownership of the land.
When an argument or a fight occurs, both parties involved are responsible for it.
To fight in a fierce and brave way
To cause an argument or a fight
This word dates from 1910 and originally referred to baseball.
Seem to be very suspicious or morally unacceptable
This deal stinks to high heaven. Maybe somebody was bribed.