

UFC 276 took place inside the T-Mobile Arena today and one of the fights that had fans’ glued on was the Sean O’Malley vs. Pedro Munhoz bout on the main card. However, it came to a weird end.
The bantamweight star ‘Suga’ recently entered the top-15 of the division, and this fight against number 9-ranked Munhoz was his chance to solidify his position further in the roster. Meanwhile, The Young Punisher was looking to map his way back to the win column after suffering a two-fight skid in his UFC career.
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However, neither of the fighters got a chance to prove themselves, as the fight ended in no contest. After the first bell, Munhoz looked pretty confident on his feet. Even though Suga retaliated, The Young Punisher appeared to have won the round.
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Later, after just two minutes into the second round, O’Malley accidentally poked The Young Punisher in the right eye. Therefore, the latter couldn’t continue the fight and it ended in an unfortunate no contest in the second round.
MMA pros and fans react to Sean O’Malley vs. Pedro Munhoz
Fans were left disappointed after the much anticipated main card fight between O’Malley vs. Munhoz ended in a no contest after a nasty eye-poke from the former. Even the famous Nelk Boys, who were rooting for Suga, were left disappointed after the results.
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Many fans and MMA fighters shared their thoughts about the outcome of the fight on Twitter. Despite the poke, many believed The Young Punisher could have continued, but he left the fight.
I never rip on fighters in this position cuz we don't know, but Pedro Munhoz definitely looked like he was frustrated and wanted out. #UFC276
— MacMally🍀 (@MacMallyMMA) July 3, 2022
Fighter Bryce Mitchell slammed Munhoz for leaving the fight early.
shit atleast take the full five fuckin minutes and try to recover. hes wantin a lucky decision aint he? he won round one so he just wanted out real quick i guess
— Bryce Mitchell (@ThugnastyMMA) July 3, 2022
That's unfortunate for both Suga and Pedro
— Adrian Yanez (@yanezmma) July 3, 2022
Another user also took a nasty jibe at Munhoz and blamed him for the unfortunate result of the fight.
Munhoz a straight bitch, wasn’t even close to the worse eye poke I done seen🤣 soon as ref came over he wanted out the fight @SugaSeanMMA they scared of the 🐐#UFC276 #UFC
— Brandon (@Sacraboii) July 3, 2022
Definitely pushing for the DQ
— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) July 3, 2022
Sean O'Malley's hands when he is fighting. #UFC276 pic.twitter.com/HI6y6F0LX0
— Dovy🔌 (@DovySimuMMA) July 3, 2022
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UFC commentator John Anik had a different opinion on the fight. A fan highlighted his words in his tweet.
"Fanbase will hopefully give Munoz the benefit of the doubt"
Anik reading our minds.#UFC276
— The People's MMA 🦈 (@ThePeoplesMMA) July 3, 2022
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What is your reaction to the outcome of the fight? Do you believe Munhoz could have continued after the eye-poke? What do you think will be next for these fighters? Let us know in the comments section below.
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