Strikeforce Nashville Brawl

In an event that put on three title fights, all of which went to decision, the final moments tainted the entire broadcast.

During Jake Shields post-fight interview MTV's Bully-Beatdown host (and fighter), Jason "Mayhem" Miller, interrupted Shields. Miller, who lost a decision to Shields for the vacant middleweight title last November, got between Shields and commentator Gus Johnson and asked the visibly upset Shields , "Where's my rematch buddy?"

Shields, who has had problems with Miller in the past, pushed Miller and started a domino effect within the cage. Jake's teammates, Strikeforce Welterweight champion Nick Diaz looks to have thrown the first punch. His brother and UFC fighter, Nate Diaz and Strikeforce Lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez, all joined in the scuffle and began to throw punches and kicks at the grounded Miller.

The brawl continued as Gus Johnson tried to alert everyone involved, "Gentlemen, we're on national television." Commentator Mauro Ranallo had only a few words for the incident, "This is ridiculous." The younger Diaz brother, Nate, can be seen on the above shot kicking Miller as he hits the ground, while his brother Nick, Melendez and others throw punches.

This sort of occurrence hurts the sport and the publics' perception of MMA. Being offered a chance to display the sport in prime time, on CBS no less, is an invitation to public acceptance and this sort of behavior negates any positive outcomes from last nights event.

Miller had no business being in the cage. And he especially had no business interrupting the main event winner and defending champion after dominating the favored Henderson. However, Shields lost his cool and should not have pushed Miller. Fighting words are entertaining, but losing your composure and instigating a fight out of anger is not cool.

Shield's teammates acted as poorly as possible last night. Rather than restraining both men and letting cooler heads prevail, they escalated the situation and tempers flared. This will surely have influence on whether or not Strikeforce airs on CBS once again. Stay tuned for more news on suspensions and reactions in the coming days.

Check out video of the post-fight altercation.