Josh Thomson’s appeal of Patricky Pitbull loss denied by California commission

[nuraknu]

"ANAHEIM, Calif. — Josh Thomson’s loss to Patricky Freire will remain.

"The California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) unanimously denied Thomson’s appeal of the result of his fight with Freire from Bellator 172 on Feb. 18 at its meeting Tuesday here.

"Thomson lost by second-round knockout, but cited an illegal headbutt from Freire that dropped him in his appeal letter. Thomson believed that, while the headbutt did not directly cause the knockout, the illegal blow contributed significantly to his eventual loss and he was not given any time to recover after it...."

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Josh Thomson’s appeal of Patricky Pitbull loss denied by California commission

 

[nuraknu]

View: https://twitter.com/PatrickyPitbull/status/864559851279667200


What's interesting is that BJM's statements kind of support Thomson. I wouldn't mind seeing a rematch, even though I'm not convinced it will turn out differently.

 

[MMAHAWK]

View: https://twitter.com/PatrickyPitbull/status/864559851279667200


What's interesting is that BJM's statements kind of support Thomson. I wouldn't mind seeing a rematch, even though I'm not convinced it will turn out differently.

Yeah I'd read John's take on it.
Glad they didn't change the decision tho. The last thing the sport needs is fights being changed after 3 months review. The casinos in vegas are probably very happy about the decision as well.