

Belal Muhammad is on a hot streak. He recently secured a convincing win over Sean Brady. However, he is finding an opponent for him to face next. Moreover, he alongside the MMA community is highly engaged in all aspects of sports, including the NFL. The recent Bengals vs. Chiefs AFC title game created a lot of buzz in the community as a controversial call by the officials took place in the fourth quarter. The call was the subject of criticism and disbelief by both fighters and journalists. They took to social media to voice their opinions and express their frustration with the refereeing of the game.
The play in question took place during a crucial moment in the game, as the Bengals’ defense had just made a stop on third down. They were in the position to force a punt and potentially take the lead. However, the officials declared the play ‘shut down’ with no clear indication given. As a result, both teams were forced to come back off the sideline and the Chiefs got to re-do the down.
The MMA community and fans of the NFL alike will be closely watching to see if the league takes any action to address this latest controversy. Moreover, are they taking steps to improve the overall quality of officiating in the future?
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Belal Muhammad and MMA community react
Here’s a look at the MMA community fallout from the latest NFL officiating debacle:
I wonder what the mayor of Cincinnati is up to right now?
— Amy Kaplan (@PhotoAmy33) January 30, 2023
NFL is so happy that their new golden boy won
— Alex Behunin (@AlexBehunin) January 30, 2023
Ariel Helwani said:
Beautiful use of jabroni pic.twitter.com/p0CVGgqvY4
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) January 30, 2023
Whilst Belal Muhammad said:
These refs are paid off
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) January 30, 2023
UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling said:
Calling it now. Eagles vs Chiefs Super Bowl. #SuperBowl
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) January 29, 2023
Other MMA journalists also shared their thoughts.
Congrats to the referees on reaching the Super Bowl. You guys played a great game.
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) January 30, 2023
These refs are screwing Cincinnati
— Kevin Iole (@KevinI) January 30, 2023
Moreover, Terrance McKinney said:
Fuck I’m hurt I wanted the bengals to win
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) January 30, 2023
Thus, the MMA community seemed fired up.
Muhammad could go to Dagestan for training camp
Belal Muhammad is a well-respected UFC fighter known for his exceptional skills and tireless dedication to training. In a recent interview, he shared his plans to bring his next training camp to Dagestan. Subsequently, showing his commitment to his Dagestani training partners and the unique training opportunities there.
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Whenever Muhammad has a fight scheduled, he plans to fly to the Russian Republic to train with his team. Additionally, this demonstrates his respect for the team’s training methods and his desire to continue working with them.
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The welterweight spoke fondly of his previous training experience with Khabib Nurmagomedov. In addition, he praised the welcoming atmosphere and the lack of competition among team members. Everyone was focused on supporting and helping each other, creating a positive and collaborative environment. Lastly, Muhammad is eager to return to this supportive atmosphere for his next training camp and continue his work with the Dagestani team.
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