Both police and MCG security had to step in to break up a violent fight between two Carlton fans during the Blues’ clash with Melbourne on Saturday night.

Two men were filmed wrestling and throwing punches at each other during the game as nearby fans cleared away from the chaos.

WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Ugly scene erupts during ‘Carlton respects’ game.

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Others close to the scene tried to break it up, with one man even copping some strays himself when he tried to diffuse the situation.

The video cuts off as one of the combatants is marched out of the ground while the other is being dealt with by security back down where the incident occurred.

The irony of the ugly scene was that it played out during Carlton’s annual ‘Carlton Respects’ game, which aims to shine a light on domestic violence.

“Carlton Respects is a long-standing initiative which aims to use the power of the AFL to build awareness, funds and action to achieve Respect for a brighter future,” the club’s website says.

“Australians agree violence against women needs to end, and there’s a role for us all to play.

“This year marks our 10th annual AFL Carlton Respects Game, where the team will take to the field in orange socks and a special Carlton Respects guernsey.

“Show your support by getting to the game, wearing your merch and spreading the word, so collectively we can make a change for our next generation.”

Carlton’s men’s and women’s players were visited by guest speakers Boyd and Bianca Unwin during the week, whose daughter and sister Katie had her life taken due to domestic violence.

“Connecting what we do and why we do it, all as one club,” the club wrote on social media.

“Today, the Unwins shared the raw and powerful story to our AFL and AFLW players plus wider staff, at the home of the club which Katie herself supported.”