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KOMPAS.com – The main duel UFC Vegas 21 between Leon Edwards and Belal Muhammad on Sunday (14/3/2021) ended without a winner.

This is due to the eyes Belal Muhammad | was accidentally struck by Leon Edwards at the 18th second of Round 2 so that the United States fighter of Palestinian blood could not continue the duel.

The incident in the match that took place in UFC The apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, started early in Round 2 when Edwards’s thumb accidentally went into Muhammad’s eye pocket which then fell in pain on the canvas.

Muhammad’s eyes were immediately swollen and bleeding. The man, who was appearing for the first time as a performer at the UFC event, lost sight of him.

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Referee Herb Dean saw Edwards’ action as unintentional, so he decided that this match ended in No Contest.

Belal Muhammad looked devastated by this accident and Leon Edwards even apologized after the fight was stopped.

“Sorry, Belal. Sorry, my brother,” he said as if caught by the broadcaster’s camera.

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Moments after the match ended, Belal Muhammad shared a photo of himself in the hospital room wearing a mask and showing his eye condition.

“My heart breaks because my first play event ended like that,” he said.

“However, Allah is the best planner, I apologize to all the fans and to the UFC. You deserve a full fight.”

My heart is shattered my first main event ended like that but Gods the best of planners im sorry to the fans and the @ufc you deserved a full fight.. Alhamdillah the vision is coming back and no permanent damage to the eye I’ll be back and want to run it back @Leon_edwardsmma pic.twitter.com/5xsvhmZ5Uh

– Belal Muhammad (@ bullyb170) March 14, 2021

He also said he wanted to face Leon Edwards again at a later date.

“Thank God my gaze is slowly returning and there is no permanent damage to the eye. I will come back and want to repeat this fight @Leon_edwardsmma.”

Meanwhile, Leon Edwards himself said that he was also heartbroken about what happened in the duel.

Moreover, this is his first party in the UFC Octagon in two years since facing Rafael dos Anjos in July 2019.

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“I didn’t mean to do it. I intended to attack but it turned out like that,” he said.

“The combination I launched was a kick cross-head. When I launched cross, he approached to close the distance. “

“I saw him grab his eye and spin it. I thought it was a blow.”

“I wish him all the best. This was an accident. I didn’t mean anything.”

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