Fans accused Belal Muhammad of being biased after he supported the controversial decision in UFC Vegas 74 main event.
After an action-pack night of fights, UFC Vegas 74 ended in controversy when Amir Albazi was awarded a split decision against Kai Kara-France. Social media was quickly filled with fans claiming robbery as most people thought Kara-France deserved to have his hand raised.
Muhammad wasn’t in agreement with the support for Kara-France. The UFC welterweight continuously voiced his opinion that Albazi was the rightful winner, leading to him saying this on Twitter:
“Lol what? It was a close fight I thought he won why are u mad at my opinion”
Lol what? It was a close fight I thought he won why are u mad at my opinion https://t.co/z1enGPjPwP
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) June 4, 2023
Fans weren’t interested in hearing Muhammad’s point of view. The comment section for his tweet was filled with people claiming he was biased toward Albazi, including some saying:
“It’s no secret you definitely have a bias for Muslim fighters it seems lol it’s fine”
It's no secret you definitely have a bias for Muslim fighters it seems lol it's fine
— Notorious Wallace (@BlockboyAndy) June 4, 2023
“Imagine they gave Burns the decision even though you clearly won. Stop being biased and just accept your voy was gifted a decision”
Imagine they gave Burns the decision even though you clearly won. Stop being biased and just accept your voy was gifted a decision
— ℕ𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕠 (@casualnando) June 4, 2023
“You are so biased it’s insane”
You are so biased it's insane
— Spencer (@Big_Spenn_) June 4, 2023
“Bruh was -550 at the end hahaha ur clearly biased. It’s OK tho”
Bruh was -550 at the end hahaha ur clearly biased. It's OK tho
— Ryan Hall (@RyanHallBallin) June 4, 2023
“you also thought Abubaker won understandable that you root for your brothers but be realistic man”
you also thought Abubaker won 🤷🏻♂️ understandable that you root for your brothers but be realistic man
— Tyrese (@zPrsm) June 4, 2023
The UFC Vegas 74 main event scorecards were 48-47 x2 and 47-48. The primary argument from Kara-France supporters was due to Chris Lee giving Albazi the fourth round, which most people believe was a clear round for ‘Don’t Blink.’
Belal Muhammad reveals his scorecard for Kai Kara-France vs. Amir Albazi
Although fans had various scorecards, the general consensus is that Kai Kara-France should’ve been given rounds four and five. On the contrary, Amir Albazi supporters believe he won the first three rounds. One fan commented on Belal Muhammad’s Twitter, saying:
“Belal come on dawg you’re better than this. With or without sound there’s no way dude should’ve won the 4th on ANY scorecard and you know it. He lost that fight but ufc needs to prepare for Abu Dhabi.”
Belal come on dawg you’re better than this. With or without sound there’s no way dude should’ve won the 4th on ANY scorecard and you know it. He lost that fight but ufc needs to prepare for Abu Dhabi.
— Marcus Session, Esq., MBA, MPA (@marcussession) June 4, 2023
Muhammad had this to say in response:
“No I thought he lost the 4th I’m just saying rewatch it without sound … I thought he won the first 3 and 5th was close”
Albazi’s win against Kara-France extended his UFC record to 5-0. ‘The Prince’ now expects a title shot or number one contender matchup in his next fight. Only time will tell if the 29-year-old can continue winning and become a UFC champion.
No I thought he lost the 4th I’m just saying rewatch it without sound … I thought he won the first 3 and 5th was close
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) June 4, 2023