Mitrione files grievance with MSAC in regards to Browne fight
Although unintentional, the handling of the fouls was not correct and Mitrione has filed an official grievance with the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission.
Matt Mitrione lost his last fight by TKO stoppage to Travis Browne at UFC Fight Night Boston. However, that was after being on the wrong end of several unintentional eye pokes. Although unintentional, the handling of the fouls was not correct and Mitrione has filed an official grievance with the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission:
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Matt Mitrione’s is still having issues with his eye. His shoulder is injured. Worse still, there’s a loss on his record that he believes should not be there.
The free-agent heavyweight is planning on appealing his TKO loss to Travis Browne from UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz with the Massachusetts State Athletic Commission (MSAC) due to an alleged series of referee errors, Mitrione confirmed with MMA Fighting on Monday.
Journalist Duane Finley was the first to report the news. MSAC director Jen Cobis said she could not comment on whether or not the commission had received an official appeal.
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