Video: Massive 100-Person Brawl Erupts at MMA Event, Injures 3 Calif. Police Officers
What to Know
- A massive brawl involving roughly 100 people erupted during a 559 Fights event at the Visalia Convention Center, forcing organizers to shut it down.
- Over two dozen Visalia police officers, along with Tulare County sheriff's deputies and officers from neighboring agencies, responded as multiple fights broke out throughout the venue.
- Fifteen people were arrested and three Visalia police officers suffered minor injuries, while organizers condemned the violence and said it does not reflect the organization or most of its fans.
Three Visalia officers sustained minor injuries in the incident. All three are expected to be OK.
Police arrested 15 people, who were booked into the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Detention Facility on various charges.
In a news release, organizers with 559 Fights condemned the brawl and said safety remains a top priority for the organization.
“For more than 15 years and over 100 events, we have maintained a strong record of providing a safe environment for our fighters, coaches, staff and fans. Safety has always been - and will remain - one of our highest priorities.
“This behavior does not represent 559 Fights, our athletes, or the overwhelming majority of our fans.”