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Mass Brawl Halts Visalia MMA Card; 15 Arrested

Police are reviewing video evidence for the Tulare County district attorney to decide whether to file charges.

Overview

  • A roughly 100-person brawl broke out during the 559 Fights 126: Next Gen 4 event, which stopped the card on Saturday night.
  • Visalia Police requested backup and sent 26 units while the Tulare County Sheriff’s Office and nearby departments assisted to regain control of the venue.
  • Fifteen people were arrested and booked into the Tulare County Adult Pre-Trial Detention Facility and three Visalia officers were treated for minor injuries.
  • 559 Fights condemned the incident, said confirmed participants will be banned from future cards, and said about six to eight fighters were prevented from competing.
  • Authorities are reviewing multiple videos as the Visalia Police finalize their probe and the Tulare County district attorney evaluates specific charges and identities to be released.