Arizona, UCLA Fight: Massive Brawl Breaks Out After Fan Impersonates Referee (VIDEO)

A massive, bench-clearing brawl broke out just before halftime of Thursday night's game between the University of Arizona and UCLA.

The events leading up to the fight though, were odd. It seems that with just two seconds left in the second quarter, a fan actually ran onto the field dressed as a referee, confusing many and delaying the game.

However, that was just enough time for UCLA and Arizona players to get in each other's faces and eventually break out into a massive fight. According to Larry Brown Sports, UCLA Bruins receiver Taylor Embree hit Arizona Wildcat Shaquille Richardson, who, in turn retaliated before the fight escalated.

Both players were ejected, but according to ESPN announcers the NCAA is sure to revisit the incident and may potentially hand out further disciplinary action.

Emotions were certainly running high between the two rivals, as Arizona led 42 to 7 after only two quarters. According to the AP, several players had to be restrained by referees and coaches.

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Comments

[Mattcat25]

11:53 AM on 10/24/2011

I wasn't aware that the new PAC (10) 12 now competes in Hockey?

[wheatsavage]

11:13 PM on 10/23/2011

Unfortunately, this was the highlight of the season for Wildcats fans. Should have canned Stoops incompetent, angry butt a long time ago.

[duckzilla]

12:32 PM on 10/22/2011

the dude dressed as the ref was definatly an idiot

but the announcers blaming the fan for the fight is ridiculous.

[Sh00Fly]

04:04 PM on 10/23/2011

If Jace Lankow didn't disrupt the game, then the play would've continued. It was a combination of the disruption of play while frustration was already building.

[Tater Salad]

10:10 AM on 10/22/2011

Sad thing is the fake ref probably would have made better calls.

[Rick Huggins]

09:06 AM on 10/22/2011

Wow, UCLA football has really found the bottom...42-7 @ the half. Even Duke, plays better football than that. Pitiful

[MXL]

06:43 AM on 10/22/2011

Here's the view from the StreakerCam. Yup, the kid took off the ref costume and got his Frank the Tank on. (Well, almost.) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=g325BVLWm8U#!

[tatashady]

02:21 AM on 10/22/2011

They are charging the guy with FELONY impersonation of a referee. But the guy that hacked the SuperBowl and broadcasted 37 seconds of PORN got 3 years probation and $1000 fine and a misdemeanor.

[emigholzjr]

09:02 PM on 10/21/2011

One word; Steroids. All sports should have automatic testing for drugs after any kind of fight. Basketball, baseball, volleyball, football… Hell NASCAR too.

[Sh00Fly]

04:06 PM on 10/23/2011

Steroids is not the cause of all sports brawlz. Sometimes its just stewpidity.

[Billy Dinkins]

08:35 PM on 10/21/2011

Did the fake UCLA football team get in trouble too? Where did they get so many fake football players from?

[Billy Dinkins]

08:33 PM on 10/21/2011

That was a textbook suplex on that guy. That olineman just body slammed that bia tch.

[Keith B Holt Jr]

08:05 PM on 10/21/2011

Check out the preview for @WWE Vengeance http://ringtimeprowrestling.podomatic.com/entry/2011-10-20T11_15_43-07_00 they talk about @Impactwrestling too

[GonzoLoungeLizard]

06:53 PM on 10/21/2011

I love that he comes onto the field waving his arms just like the real sideline referee should have on a dead ball play.

[MXL]

06:35 AM on 10/22/2011

Yeah, I thought it was pretty hilarious. The other refs actually walk over to discuss things with him, too. Of course, he darts before they call him on being a phony. Classic.

[dgoshilla]

06:49 PM on 10/21/2011

Oh man that was hysterical. I love how he tried getting in on the discussion of the penalty and just BOLTED. As someone who has been arrested for doing the same thing at an NFL game many years ago you can look forward to a night in the drunk tank, $5,000 in legal fees a class B misdemeanor(that stays on your record). If you streaked you'll be charged with public lewdness as well as trespassing for entering the field. My advice, don't do it even if you've had 15 beers and too many shots out of a bowling ball.

[Richbruin]

04:56 PM on 10/21/2011

And then entire Bruin team was made up of imposters as well.....Rick, its time to move on.

[Frenbar]

04:21 PM on 10/21/2011

Did the fake ref get away in the scrum?

[Matt Lindner]

12:13 AM on 10/22/2011

No, he was arrested in the end zone after taking his clothes off.

[Sh00Fly]

04:09 PM on 10/23/2011

Actually he was tackled and cuffed at about the 7 yardline.