diff --git a/modular_doppler/martial_arts/mad_dog.dm b/modular_doppler/martial_arts/mad_dog.dm
index 87c8baeaf0177e..5d0795afa22780 100644
--- a/modular_doppler/martial_arts/mad_dog.dm
+++ b/modular_doppler/martial_arts/mad_dog.dm
@@ -237,8 +237,9 @@
 	attacker.do_attack_animation(defender, ATTACK_EFFECT_DISARM)
 	if(defender.stat == CONSCIOUS && !defender.IsParalyzed() && attacker.combat_mode)
 		var/obj/item/disarmed_item = defender.get_active_held_item()
-		if(disarmed_item && defender.temporarilyRemoveItemFromInventory(disarmed_item) && prob(20))
-			attacker.put_in_hands(disarmed_item)
+		if(disarmed_item && prob(20))
+			if(defender.temporarilyRemoveItemFromInventory(disarmed_item))
+				attacker.put_in_hands(disarmed_item)
 		else
 			disarmed_item = null
 		defender.visible_message(