Tennessee commission targets five for disciplinary action following Strikeforce brawl

The Tennessee Athletic Commission is considering disciplinary action – including fines and suspensions – for five individuals following a post-event brawl at the April 17 “Strikeforce: Nashville” event at Bridgestone Arena.

Christopher Garrett, director of communications for the state of Tennessee, today confirmed with MMAjunkie.com that the TAC determined five individuals engaged in “conduct that is detrimental to a professional contest of unarmed combat.”

The state will not release the identities of the individuals until administrative actions are finalized.



The Tennessee Athletic Commission is considering disciplinary action – including fines and suspensions – for five individuals following a post-event brawl at the April 17 “Strikeforce: Nashville” event at Bridgestone Arena.

Christopher Garrett, director of communications for the state of Tennessee, today confirmed with MMAjunkie.com that the TAC determined five individuals engaged in “conduct that is detrimental to a professional contest of unarmed combat.”

The state will not release the identities of the individuals until administrative actions are finalized.