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Oklahoma commission denies Michael Chiesa’s appeal of loss to Kevin Lee

The result of a controversial UFC main event finish will stand.

The Oklahoma State Athletic Commission (OSAC) has denied Michael Chiesa a hearing in his attempted appeal of a loss to Kevin Lee at UFC Fight Night 112 on June 25 in Oklahoma City, per a document obtained by MMA Fighting via Lee’s manager Daniel Rubenstein. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Brett Okamoto.

Lee was awarded a submission win by referee Mario Yamasaki in the first round of the fight via rear-naked choke, though Chiesa never tapped out or went unconscious.