The New Jersey State Athletic Commission has reviewed the result of the fight between Brazilian ex-UFC champion Fabricio Werdum and his compatriot Renan Ferreira, which took place on May 6 at the PFL 3: 2021 Regular Season tournament.
Recall that in that fight, Ferreira defeated Werdum by knockout in the first round, but before that he knocked the titled opponent on the shoulder during a choke hold, signaling surrender. The referee missed this moment, because of which, after the fight, Werdum filed an appeal.
According to the PFL promotion via its official Twitter account, the Werdum-Ferreira fight was eventually declared invalid.
OFFICIAL: The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board has overturned the result of Werdum vs Ferreira to a No Decision. Per the PFL rules, both fighters receive 1 point in the heavyweight standings.
OFFICIAL: The New Jersey State Athletic Control Board has overturned the result of Werdum vs Ferreira to a No Decision. Per the PFL rules, both fighters receive 1 point in the heavyweight standings. pic.twitter.com/9kwudsPYmP
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