Eddie Alvarez got his wish. Alvarez (30-8-2), who was disqualified for striking Iuri Lapicus in the back of the head in their ONE on TNT I fight earlier this month, will have his result overturned to a no contest, ONE officials said on Monday.

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ONE Championship overturns Eddie Alvarez DQ loss to no contest – MMA Junkie

Eddie Alvarez got his wish. Alvarez (30-8-2), who was disqualified for striking Iuri Lapicus in the back of the head in their ONE on TNT I fight earlier this month, will have his result overturned to a no contest, ONE officials said on Monday. ESPN was first to report the news. Alvarez, the former Bellator and UFC lightweight champion, got off to a great start when he secured top position and began raining down punches on what he thought was the side of Lapicus’ head. But referee Justin Brown ruled they were illegal strikes to the back of the head and, as a result, Alvarez was presented a red card. A visibly distraught Alvarez was brought to tears backstage, asking for the fight to be overturned to a no contest

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ONE Championship overturns Eddie Alvarez DQ loss to no contest – MMA Junkie