Belal Muhammad Recovering After Fight-Ending Eye Poke at UFC Vegas 21
Muhammad's First Main Event Ends in Controversy
Belal Muhammad is on the mend after suffering a fight-ending eye poke in the main event of UFC Vegas 21 on Saturday. The ranked welterweight suffered the injury after being poked by Leon Edwards in the second round of their headlining clash. Muhammad's 18-3 MMA (9-3 UFC) record and first main event opportunity ended abruptly on Saturday when he took an accidental poke to the eye.
Accidental Foul Ends Welterweight Bout
The five-round welterweight fight didn't get far, as it was stopped at 18 seconds into Round 2 after the accidental eye poke. It appears that Muhammad will be fine after the incident, but the harsh feelings towards Edwards remain.
Muhammad Expresses Frustration
Muhammad took to social media to express his frustration over the premature end to his fight. He stated that he was "heartbroken" and that he felt "robbed" of the opportunity to compete. Edwards has since apologized for the incident, but Muhammad has yet to accept the apology.
Future of Muhammad's Career Uncertain
It is unclear what the future holds for Muhammad's career after this setback. He was on a seven-fight winning streak before the eye poke, and was hoping to use the main event opportunity to propel himself into title contention. However, the injury and the controversy surrounding it could potentially derail his plans.
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