The Indoor Football League clash between the Massachusetts Pirates and the Arizona Rattlers descended into chaos as a mass brawl broke out between players and fans in the stands.
On Monday, the Pirates trailed the Rattlers by nine points with the score at 52-43 as 32.7 seconds remained in the fourth quarter. However, Pirates defensive back Leon O’Neal Jr. leaped into the stands to confront a fan who reportedly heckled the players.
O’Neal appeared to be ushered away from the incident when more fans began shouting, and other players responded. Several Pirates players entered the stands where several punches appeared to be thrown.
