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“NFL Is So Happy That Their New Golden Boy Won”- MMA Community Reacts as a Horrible Officiating Helps the Chiefs to Yet Another Superbowl

Published 01/30/2023, 2:55 AM EST

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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:

 

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Ariel Helwani said:

Whilst Belal Muhammad said:

UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling said:

Other MMA journalists also shared their thoughts.

 

Moreover, Terrance McKinney said:

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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Himakshu Vyas

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Himakshu Vyas is a Combat Sports author at Essentiallysports. He is passionate about sports, with soccer and MMA being the sports he is most involved in. Aside from that, he follows the global soccer scene.
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