Leon edwards gives an accidental blow to the eye Belal Muhammad |. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
Protagonists of UFC Las Vegas 21 Belal Muhammad | e Leon edwards they faced each other in a crucial duel in the welterweight division (up to 77,1kg), which at the time would bring the winner closer to an eventual fight against the champion. In a fierce confrontation, the outcome ended up being controversial due to the Englishman having illegally punched his rival in the eyes and prevented him from continuing in the fight (see below).
On that occasion, Belal suffered a serious injury to his eye, which immediately bled due to the impact suffered. In tears, the Palestinian immediately accused the blow and fell to the ground crying desperately due to the pain and fear he felt at the time. Ultimately, the arbitration committee chose to declare the match without result.
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Seeking revenge, Belal had to perform five more times before receiving the opportunity to rematch the Englishman in the Octagon. During the occasion, Leon managed to continue on the path to victory and ended up winning the division title by knocking out Kamaru Usman. Since then, the champion has been exchanging barbs with his former rival until the fight was announced.
L. Edwards and Belal Muhammad | in his first fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram
In preparation for the second fight, the athletes will face each other this Saturday (27) in the main fight of UFC 304, scheduled to take place in Manchester, England. The clash will be valid for the organization's welterweight title and will feature the Englishman's third defense.
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