An illegal combat sports event near Weiss Lake was shut down late last month, and its organizers could now face serious prison time and massive fines, according to Alabama officials.
The event, called “The Pit,” took place on September 27 and was stopped during a joint operation by the Alabama Athletic Commission (AAC) and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.
AAC Chief Inspector Shane Sears, who led the task force, said the commission acted after receiving a tip about the unlicensed event, which had been promoted on social media…