diff --git a/protocol/Protocol.py b/protocol/Protocol.py
index 0e970648..d87e0b0d 100755
--- a/protocol/Protocol.py
+++ b/protocol/Protocol.py
@@ -1801,7 +1801,6 @@ def in_OPENBATTLE(self, client, type, natType, key, port, maxplayers, hashcode,
 
 		client.Send('OPENBATTLE %s' % battle.battle_id)
 		battle.joinBattle(client)
-		client.Send('REQUESTBATTLESTATUS')
 
 	def in_JOINBATTLE(self, client, battle_id, key=None, scriptPassword=None):
 		'''