Traffic was halted briefly in the area of 43rd and Riverside Saturday night, when a man standing outside of his car claimed he had been shot.
Tulsa police say they received the call around 6:45 p.m.
The unidentified victim was covered in blood when officers arrived at the scene.
Whether or not he had actually been shot wasn't verified right away.
A few hours later, officers confirmed the man hadn't been shot.
Police say the man had been involved in a fight with a second person, and was badly beaten.
No word if any arrests have been made.