Join Date May 2012. The bantamweight contenders fought to a disappointing no contest this past Saturday at UFC 276 after Munhoz was unable to continue due to an accidental eye poke in the second round. Sean O'Malley has doubled down on his criticism of Pedro Munhoz by accusing 'The Young Punisher' of faking an eye injury to avoid getting knocked out. However, veteran UFC broadcaster Joe Rogan seemed to think that the poke was not as severe. Munhoz was expected to be one of OMalleys toughest tests in the Octagon as he makes his rise up the bantamweight rankings. by Mukhar Ghosh. The UFC could potentially book an immediate rematch between him and OMalley upon his return. I couldnt open my eye because of that and couldnt see anything. To explain briefly what happened in the fight against Sean OMalley, I was poked in the eye in the first round but kept fighting, and was hit with a low blow shortly after, Munhoz said in Portuguese (English translation via MMA Fighting). During the second round of their . UFC 276 main card started with a clash between Sean O'Malley and Pedro Munhoz. This shit is real. Thread Tools. Monday, Munhoz took to social media to let the evidence speak for itself while offering very little commentary of his own. The referee asked if I could see at all and the doctor decided to stop the fight. Pedro Munhoz has a. With the UFC 282 headliner ending in a split draw, the promotion is moving in a different direction with the light heavyweight title. Their bantamweight matchup at UFC 276. Munhoz told the doctor who entered the cage to check on him that he couldnt see and the fight was stopped a few minutes after the incident occurred, resulting in a no contest. Thats what happened tonight.. He wanted to replicate Marlon Veras blueprint and immobilize Sean OMalley with calf kicks. The referee asked if I could see at all and the doctor decided to stop the fight. Pedro had told the referee that O'Malley had fouled him twice and that's when Rogan made the comment "it seems like Pedro's looking for a DQ" about him. The 35-year-old fought fellow veterans Jose Aldo and Dominick Cruz in his last two bouts. translated from Portuguese by MMA Fighting, Sean OMalley Takes Sides In Pimblett/Helwani Beef, Sean OMalley Thinks Rafael dos Anjos Wasted His UFC Orlando Callout, Sean OMalley Questions Kevin Hollands Gameplan in UFC Orlando Fight, Sean OMalley Credits Snoop Dogg For Influencing His Success. Paddy Pimblett vs Jared Gordon Scorecard and Punching Stats: Who Really Won the Fight? Despite what his UFC 276 opponent Sean O'Malley and others may believe, Pedro Munhoz has gone to unnecessary lengths to prove he sustained a very real injury. Preview and predictions for UFC Vegas 7: Pedro Munhoz vs. Frankie Edgar Off the heels of a memorable UFC 252 and the retirement of Daniel Cormier, another . A prognosis for how long Munhoz will need to recover hasnt been made public yet. A post shared by Pedro Munhoz (@pedromunhozmma). Despite the allegations of a feigned injury, Munhoz released a video on Instagram in his native Portuguese clarifying that he had suffered a corneal abrasion from the poke, according to ESPN.. EDMONTON, ALBERTA - JULY 27: Frankie Edgar prepares to fight Max Holloway in their UFC featherweight championship bout during the UFC 240 event at Rogers Place on July 27, 2019 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The fight restarted and we exchanged a few strikes. Sean O'Malley pokes Pedro Munhoz in the eye. Muscle Insider. SEAN O'MALLEY's surge up the bantamweight ranks was stopped in a it's tracks due to an accidental eye poke in his showdown with Pedro Munhoz. In an Instagram post published immediately after the fight, Munhoz had more to say about what led to the fight being stopped. Via his personal Instagram, 'The Young Punisher' posted his post-UFC 276 medical report to prove them wrong. Benny A. Fans were unsurprisingly underwhelmed with how things unfolded, and some even went on to . Get the latest UFC breaking news, fight night results, MMA records and stats . Captain Herb, Jul 3, 2022 #127. Munhoz began training in Shotokan Karate at the age of six. "This Man Is an Actor"- Did Pedro Munhoz Fake an Eye Poke Injury Against Sean O'Malley at UFC 276? He had earned finishes over the likes of Rob Font and Cody Garbrandt during his time in the UFC. The bout was ultimately stopped in Round 2 after the following took place: Instagram. The bantamweight contenders fought to a disappointing no contest this past Saturday at UFC 276 after Munhoz was unable to continue due to an accidental eye poke in the second round. UFC bantamweight contender Pedro Munhoz has presented proof that he suffered a legitimate injury during his no-contest against Pedro "The Young Punisher" Munhoz is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist in the UFC bantamweight division. View Profile A leading source for MMA News since 2002. As O'Malley and some online trolls attacked the legitimacy of Munhoz's injury, Munhoz took to social. (Images via Twitter). The Pedro Munhoz vs. Sean O'Malley pay-per-view (PPV) fight was ruled a "No Contest" by way of accidental eye poke at UFC 276 last Sat. Photos: Official Scorecards For UFC 282 Main And Co-Main Events, Dana White Announces Vacant LHW Title Fight, Snubs Ankalaev, MMA Fighters React To Split Draw In Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev Title Fight, MMA Twitter Reacts To Santiago Ponzinibbios TKO Of Alex Morono. Pedro Munhoz has clashed with the likes of Dominick Cruz, Jose Aldo, Frankie Edgar, Aljamain Sterling, and Cody Garbrandt. With the UFC 282 headliner ending in a split draw, the promotion is moving in a different direction with the light heavyweight title. Harris added Munhoz acknowledged the foul was an accident and remained respectful toward OMalley. Please check your email for a confirmation. It was an unfortunate and abrupt end to one of the biggest fights on the card. Unfortunately, he lost to both of them via decision. Be the first one to comment on this story. Munhoz dropped a unanimous decision to Dominick Cruz on Saturday and may have injured his right foot in the process. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking news about Pedro Munhoz. Thread Tools. Here is what he said [ #UFC276 | #UFCFightWeek | Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/f2ejdXxGz3 ], Although the referee gave Pedro some time to recover, the Brazilian fighter could not see out of his right eye and the doctor had to stop the bout from going any further. The 35-year-old fought fellow veterans Jose Aldo and Dominick Cruz in his last two bouts. Pedro was rushing forward and it made OMalley put up his hands in order to keep Munhoz at a safe distance. While it shouldnt be necessary for a fighter to post their medical records online to prove to his doubters wrong, Munhoz brought out the receipt to show he is dealing with a real injury from his fight with OMalley. 9 in the bantamweight division, whereas OMalley occupied the no. Pedro Munhoz is coming in with receipts for anyone who is doubting the validity of his eye injury. It was a highly anticipated bantamweight matchup, with the winner expected to move one step closer to a title shot. He went forward and started landing some stiff jabs on Munhoz. Pedro Munhoz on Aljamain Sterling, TJ Dillashaw, Sean O'Malley, and more bantamweight talking points. In the replay, it was evident that Sean OMalleys fingers did touch Pedro Munhozs eye. A few hours after the fight, Munhoz explained his side of the story, saying he was poked in the eye in the first round too, before the accidental foul in the second that led to the stoppage. He's been badgered so incessantly that. Munhoz had to leave the Octagon due to an eye injury, and speaking on The MMA Hour elaborated on how irritated he is with O'Malley's comments following the fight. Visit https://mma-memes.com/ for the funniest MMA memes!Follow us on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMATalks/Instagram: https://www.instagra. Speaking in Portuguese, . Munhoz first got interested in martial arts after watching Royce Gracie fight when he was young. This shocked the podcasters. King July 4, 2022. The bantamweight was pulled out in round two against O'Malley after the accidental poke. 4 months ago; 56 views; Video; Sean O'Malley mocks his UFC 276 Opponent Pedro Munhoz's eye injury caused due to an eye poke, Alex. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! This is saturday night medical report, Munhoz wrote. Munhoz, 35, has fought a whos-who of the bantamweight division, including champion Aljamain Sterling, former champs Dominick Cruz, Jose Aldo and Frankie Edgar, and Rob Font and has never been finished in his professional career. . https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/ufc-276-pedro-munhoz-sean-o-malley-eye-poke-cornea, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Give us your thoughts in the comments! According to the record, Munhoz was given erythromycin ophthalmic ointment, which is used to treat eye infections. night (July 2) in Las Vegas after "The Young Punisher". You'll now receive the top MMA Junkie stories each day directly in your inbox. Sean, on the other hand, has only lost once in MMA, to Marlon Vera, after getting a terrible leg injury at UFC 252. Sean O'Malley vs Pedro Munhoz ended with an eye poke that caused a lot of controversy questioning Munhoz's character. After beating Jimmie Rivera last year in February, Pedro has had a hard time getting going. According to UFC senior vice president of athlete development Reed Harris, Munhozs eye swelled shut overnight. the fight resulted in a no-contest draw but Munhoz revealed the extent of his injury on Instagram afterwards. The fight was ruled a No Contest.. Munhoz suffered an eye injury in a match against Sean O'Malley on July 2, 2022, at UFC 276. His love for the work is evident from the coverage of various sports. ANALYSIS. COCONUT CREEK, FL Shortly after UFC 280, FanSided caught up with No. O'Malley also tweeting out about how he was the first man to finish Pedro. How do you feel about Munhoz's reveal of the medical report? PEDRO MUNHOZ was left temporarily BLINDED and suffered a scratched cornea following Sean O'Malley's eye poke.The bantamweight was pulled out in round. Especially considering the inconclusive first bout but nothing has been confirmed as yet. M-Chem Coin = $1 0. Hence, the 27-year-old was beaming with confidence ahead of taking on Pedro Munhoz. After beating Jimmie Rivera last year in February, Pedro has had a hard time getting going. After a competitive opening round, the action stopped in Round 2 after Munhoz suffered an accidental eye poke from OMalley. 'Sugar' felt like Munhoz was looking for a way out of a fight that was being dominated by O'Malley. The UFC 276 main card got off to a disappointing start when the highly anticipated Sean O'Malley vs. Pedro Munhoz fight ended halfway through the second round due to an eye poke suffered by Munhoz. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Lets find out. Most fans are nothing but fucking idiots. BTW- he said he knows it was an accident and h nothing but respect for Sean. Munhoz and OMalley opened up the main card this weekend at UFC 276 in Las Vegas. 4 months ago; 337 views; Video; Sean O'Malley says Pedro Munhoz was 100% 'looking for a way out' at UFC 276. Munhoz's clearly swollen, shut eye was shown in post-fight social media posts by fellow UFC fighters including himself. Never put Munoz on the main card again. Since joining the website in late 2021 as a writer, he has evolved into a senior contributor. Sean O'Malley believes Pedro Munhoz exaggerated the eye injury that stopped their bout at UFC 276. Just when things were heating up, an unfortunate eye poke stopped the bout. pic.twitter.com/OeO08y1ClN, Philippe Pocholle Marchetti (@ASAP_Pipa) July 3, 2022. Ahead of the bout Pedro Munhoz was ranked no. Dana White Breaks His Own Rule After Controversial Draw at UFC 282, Books Glover Teixeira vs Jamahal Hill Light Heavyweight Title Fight for UFC Brazil. Please check your email for a confirmation. Muscle Insider. Pedro Munhoz shared a photo of the medical report of his eye injury after the no contest bout with Sean O'Malley The Brazilian detailed what went down after the fight was stopped due to eye pokes Fans were left disappointed after the bantamweight bout between Sean O'Malley and Pedro Munhoz have been ruled no contest due to eye pokes. I couldnt see anything for 20 minutes. UFC 276 is finally off to the races and the very first bout of the main card was between Sean . ET), Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. In the second round, thats when I suffered another eye poke. At UFC 276, the fight between Munhoz and Sean O'Malley ended in a no contest due to an inadvertent eye poke. Hence, they are not happy with the decision to end the fight prematurely. Who came out on top? UFC bantamweight contender Pedro Munhoz has presented proof that he suffered a legitimate injury during his no-contest against Sean O'Malley at UFC 276. Munhoz and O'Malley opened up the main card this weekend at UFC 276 in Las Vegas. For just the fifth time in UFC history, a title fight ended in a draw but this one leaves the light heavyweight division without a champ. Despite his explanation, the comments on the video post consisted of insults, criticisms and accusations of faking injury. Munhoz was on a bit of decline before UFC 276. Pedro Munhoz (born September 7, 1986) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist currently fighting in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.He is the former Bantamweight Champion of Resurrection Fighting Alliance. 3 Some also played into those sorts of narratives, including Munhoz's opponent. Despite the hype that prevailed around the fight, it had a very anti-climatic ending due to a Pedro Munhoz eye injury. A translated post from MMA Fighting, says that the report seemed to indicate two eyepokes, one taking place in the first round and the other happening in the second. Pedro Munhoz shares medical record to prove eye injury from UFC 276 bout against Sean O'Malley Matthew Wells July 4, 2022 10:15 pm ET Despite what his UFC 276 opponent Sean O'Malley and. "A lot of his actions after the BennyBlazer and maximus__ like this. He ran through the last 3 of his opponents as Sean stopped all of them via knockout. After a minute of rest, he was deemed unfit to continue fighting and claimed he couldnt see out of his left eye. Munhoz and O'Malley opened up the. Fuck outta here, and keep the same energy the day you'll meet him. I couldnt open my eye because of that and couldnt see anything. The fans have certainly seen eye pokes that looked much more brutal from the outside. But OMalley did land some decent punches and kicks of his own. If you were going to give me a list of unlikely outcomes from this event, fans accusing Pedro Munhoz of being a wimp would be near the top. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. He'll miss at least 45 days and could miss up to 180 unless cleared by a doctor. Apparently, Munhozs story along with a few third-party confirmations and photos of his swollen eyes after the fact wasnt enough to convince people his injury was legitimate. The fight between Munhoz and O'Malley was deemed a no-contest because of the. An unintentional eye poke has lead to the fight between Pedro Munhoz & Sean OMalley being ruled a No Contest. However, the result left a lot to be desired. The record shows Munhoz is to follow up with Dr. Emil A. Stein, a Las Vegas-based ophthalmologist, for abrasion of the right cornea and acute right eye pain. UFC bantamweight contender Sean O'Malley isn't buying what Pedro Munhoz has been selling since their UFC 276 no-contest. A post shared by Pedro Munhoz (@pedromunhozmma). At UFC Host hotel this morning. I was taken to the hospital and they used a special eyedrop that made my eye numb so they could open my eye. On Sunday, Munhoz revealed that he was diagnosed with a right corneal abrasion as a result of the accidental eye poke from O'Malley on Saturday night, per Marc Raimondi. Magomed Ankalaev vs Jan Blachowicz Punching Stats and Judges Scorecard: Why the UFC 282 Main Event Should Not Have Been a Draw? I don't blame him at all. Thread: Sean O'Malley Explains Why Munhoz's Evidence Of Eye Injury Is Invalid. Check out who took home a bonus for their performance at UFC 282 in Las Vegas. *** Pedro Munhoz Eye Poke Discussion MEGA THREAD *** . Pedro Munhoz is coming in with receipts for anyone who is doubting the validity of his eye injury. For all you doubters out there, his eye is swollen shut. Thread: Pedro Munhoz Posts Evidence Of Eye Injury Amid Heavy Criticism. Pedro maintained his distance very well and it almost took away the threat of OMalleys punches. Pedro Henrique Lopes Munhoz was born and raised in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Pedro Munhoz releases statement on fight-ending eye injury: 'There's a scratch in the cornea all the way around it' The tough UFC Bantamweight was unable to continue after suffering an. 13th rank in the division. Following the no-contest, some, including OMalley, accused Munhoz of faking his eye injury and looking for a way out of the fight. 9 ranked . In the second round, thats when I suffered another eye poke. PEDRO MUNHOZ was left temporarily BLINDED and suffered a scratched cornea following Sean O'Malley's eye poke. Even if Joe didn't necessarily mean for it to come off that way, it definitely sounded like he was essentially calling Munhoz's bluff on the severity of the injury. To explain briefly what happened in the fight against Sean OMalley, I was poked in the eye in the first round but kept fighting, and was hit with a low blow shortly after, Munhoz said. UFC 276 took place Saturday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. I couldnt see anything for 20 minutes. As a toddler he got involved in fights with his cousins which were organized by and attracted folks from his neighborhood. Sean O'Malley tested his skills against Munhoz on Saturday but the latter party received a serious eye injury that left fans doubting if it was legitimate or not. I was taken to the hospital and they used a special eye drop that made my eye numb so they could open my eye. Reed Harris (@reedharrisufc) July 3, 2022. This is a Saturday night medical report, Munhoz wrote in the caption of the social media post. Munhoz. It was on top of the eyelid. Pedro after he felt OMalleys jab pic.twitter.com/J8HGCu5njp, Bro that didnt even go in his eye. Pedro Munhoz Height. Show Printable Version; 07-08-2022, 10:09 AM #1. With that out of the way let us take a look at Pedro Munhoz and Suga Sean O'Malley's fight purses and payouts. The last inadvertent poke left a level of residual impact that caused the ringside physician to call a halt to the octagon action. They did an exam and the medical report I have is that theres a scratch in the cornea all the way around it. Pedro Munhoz has shown off the extent of his eye injury after being poked by Sean O'Malley at UFC 276. Unfortunately, he lost to both of them via decision. A senior MMA/Boxing/Football writer at Sportsmanor, Mukhar Ghosh is currently pursuing his bachelor's degree in Law from Calcutta University. Munhoz was aiming to get back into the win column after a two-fight losing skid. LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 02: Pedro Munhoz of Brazil celebrates his victory over Cody Garbrandt in their bantamweight bout during the UFC 235 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 2, 2019, . As a result, Munhoz needed to win desperately in order to maintain his position in the top 10 UFC bantamweight rankings. According to the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), corneal abrasions can take anywhere from a day to three months to heal on average, depending on severity. Visit our, The Referee Let It Happen Dana White Trashes Herb Dean, Blames Jared Gordon but Doesnt Speak a Word About Robbery at UFC 282, Dana White Shells Out $500,000 in Performance of the Night Bonuses as UFC 282 Does a Gate of $4.4 Million. Pedro Munhoz suffered a right corneal abrasion following an accidental eye poke from opponent Sean O'Malley at UFC 276 on Saturday night, he told ESPN. Munhoz. In the second round of their main card bout, Munhoz was accidentally poked in the right eye by O'Malley. UFC bantamweight contender Pedro Munhoz has presented proof that he suffered a legitimate injury during his no-contest against Sean OMalley at UFC 276. Midway through Round 2, OMalleys fingers raked Munhozs face and rendered the Brazilian fighter unable to continue, according to the cageside physicians assessment. Munhoz had to leave the Octagon due to an eye injury, and speaking on The MMA Hour elaborated on how irritated he is with O'Malley's comments following the fight. At UFC 276, the fight between Munhoz and Sean O'Malley ended in a no contest due to. He took the out. The possibility of a rematch is definitely there between O'Malley and Munhoz. When to hopotal last night and eye is scratched. Just saw @PedroMunhozmma . Pedro Munhoz shares medical record to prove eye injury from UFC 276 bout against Sean O'Malley Pedro Munhoz has gone a step further in trying to convince doubters that his eye injury is real. Pedro Munhoz Eye Injury. Unfortunately, OMalleys fingers were stretched out and Pedros momentum made poke even worse. In addition, he was administered a fluorescein ophthalmic strip in both eyes, which aids in detecting corneal abrasions, and tetracaine ophthalmic solution to numb the eyes before medical procedures. Sean O'Malley tested his skills against Munhoz on Saturday but the latter party received. Instagram. The mounting negative rhetoric from certain fans seemed to stem from the anticlimactic ending of the bout. Sign up for the MMA Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Further in the discussion, O'Malley said that Munhoz made a video about the injury on Instagram where he was closing the wrong eye. Pedro Munhoz, also known as "the young punisher," has a record of 19 wins and 7 losses in MMA. Speaking to reporters during the post-fight news conference, OMalley said Munhoz 100 percent wanted a way out of the fight. He said via Instagram "To explain briefly what happened in the fight against Sean O'Malley, I was poked in the eye in the first round but kept fighting, and was hit with a low blow . December 14, 2021. UFC bantamweight contender Pedro Munhoz has presented proof that he suffered a legitimate injury during his no-contest against Sean O'Malley at UFC 276. After his first career loss to Marlon Vera, OMalley earned finishes over Raulian Paiva, Kris Moutinho, and Thomas Almeida before the fight with Munhoz. July 2, 2022. Pedro Munhoz came out with a very clear game plan for the bout. Follow us on Facebook,Twitter, YouTubeandGoogle News. It was a chance for O'Malley to prove he can make it to the big leagues - now that he has a fresh new UFC contract. The surging bantamweight contender returned to the . Pedro Munhoz reveals the reason why he backed off to fight after an eye injury at UFC 276. Pedro's been one of the toughest dude in the sport, went to wars with all time greats and you think he'd bailed out of a fight where he took almost no clean shots. Munhoz released medical records showing an abrasion of the right cornea, but 'Sugar'. Pedro reveals Horrific Condition following Suga Sean's EYE POKE: What was just seeming an eye poke later revealed to be a horrific experience for Pedro Munhoz. 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Munhoz did not give a timeline for his return or if he wants to rematch OMalley, who claimed at his post-fight news conference he thought Munhoz 100 percent looked for a way out. https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/07/ufc-276-news-pedro-munhoz-shares-medical-record-proving-eye-injury-vs-sean-omalley, Twitter reacts to Paddy Pimblett's controversial decision win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282, Twitter reacts to Jan Blachowicz vs. Magomed Ankalaev split draw in title fight at UFC 282, Twitter reacts to Raufeon Stots' Bellator 289 split decision win, judge's 50-45 Danny Sabatello scorecard, UFC 282 bonuses: Dana White in a giving mood, awards double-digit winners, UFC officially announces early 2023 schedule: Dates, locations, and venues, UFC 282: Blachowicz vs. Ankalaev live-streaming watch-along with MMA Junkie Radio (8 p.m. Posts 16,327. UFC 276 is finally off to the races and the very first bout of the main card was between Sean OMalley and Pedro Munhoz. Despite what his UFC 276 opponent Sean O'Malley and others may believe, Pedro Munhoz has gone to unnecessary lengths to prove he sustained a very real injury.. Sean O'Malley says Pedro Munhoz faked the injury. Munhoz is facing a six-month medical suspension due to a foot injury, MMA Junkie reports. They did an exam and the medical report I have is that theres a scratch in the cornea all the way around it. Jump directly to the content. Munhoz told the doctor who entered the cage to check on him that he couldn't see and the fight was stopped a few minutes after . Munhoz was on a bit of decline before UFC 276. He accused Munhoz of looking for a way out of the fight and considers it a win for him. Pedro Munhoz had his eye examined at a hospital after an accidental poke led to an unsatisfying end to his UFC 276 clash with Sean O'Malley. 4 . UFC 276 Prediction: Pedro Munhoz vs Sean O'Malley Result and Fight Breakdown. As indicated in the photo above, an abrasion to the right cornea was detected by the medical personnel who attended to Munoz. Latest: Watch Dominick Cruz defeat Pedro Munhoz | UFC San Diego Free Fight Pedro Munhoz is not happy with how Sean O'Malley handled their no-contest main card opener on Saturday night. It was not an eye poke that damaged Pedro Munhoz's eye it was a NICE RIGHT HAND, Sean O'Malley,Alex. Although Sean tried to maintain his poise and play the waiting game, he did show improved foot movement in round 2. News came out that he may have a scratc. In the second round of their main card bout, Munhoz was accidentally poked in the right eye by OMalley. A badly scratched cornea is the most uncomfortable injury I've ever suffered, worse than any broken bone. The anticipated bantamweight battle between Pedro Munhoz and Sean O'Malley went down at UFC 276 on Saturday night. Munhoz came into the fight with losses in four of his last five, including recent defeats to former UFC champions Dominick Cruz and Jos Aldo. View Profile View Forum Posts MuscleChemistry Guru Board Certified MD. Conversely, O'Malley was hoping to expand his current winning streak to four straight. At UFC 276, the fight between Munhoz and Sean O'Malley ended in a no contest due to. The fight had a premature ending as an eye-poke from O'Malley made referee Herb Dean declare the match as "No-Contest," or a tie. Show Printable Version; 07-04-2022, 09:54 PM #1. Pedro Munhoz is not happy with how Sean O'Malley handled their no-contest main card opener on Saturday night. On Monday, Munhoz took it a step further to prove his eye injury by posting a photo of his medical record on Instagram. As of December 6, 2022, he is #9 in the UFC bantamweight rankings. Thats what happened tonight. (translated from Portuguese by MMA Fighting). . But as one Twitter user pointed out. It was a highly anticipated bantamweight matchup, with the winner expected to. They've taken to social media to blast the veteran fighter for faking the eye injury to "get out" of the fight (of which the judges scored for him). The fight restarted and we exchanged a few strikes. He found early success with that as well. UFC bantamweight Pedro Munhoz revealed he suffered an injury as a result of a fight-ending foul Saturday. Do you believe Sean OMalley and other critics owe Pedro Munhoz an apology? Pedros kicks made Sean very tentative and he seemed to have a hard time reading Munhozs movements. This man is a actor, Pedro after the eye poke pic.twitter.com/e0CbWaGAEA, Pretty sad how badly he was begging for a DQ. UFC bantamweight Pedro Munhoz revealed he suffered an injury as a result of a fight-ending foul Saturday. MANORCO PVT LTD 2022 | All Rights Reserved, This website uses cookies. Check out who took home a bonus for their performance at UFC 282 in Las Vegas. 0 . Here are some of the reactions from the fans. The featured main card bout b . UFC bantamweight Pedro Munhoz revealed he suffered an injury as a result of a fight-ending foul Saturday. Round 1 [ #UFC276 | #UFCFightWeek | Live on ESPN+ PPV: https://t.co/f2ejdXg5Hv ] pic.twitter.com/nR2ztdpVHD, . Hours after the fight, Munhoz said the diagnosis from a hospital visit was a scratched cornea. For just the fifth time in UFC history, a title fight ended in a draw but this one leaves the light heavyweight division without a champ. Sign in. The No.13- ranked O'Malley clashed with the No.9-ranked Munhoz, but the UFC 276 bantamweight bout was ruled a no contest in the second round after an errant eye poke from O'Malley. Sugar Sean bounced back nicely after the humiliating loss to Marlon Vera at UFC 252. The fighter thus showed the podcasters a picture of Pedro Munhoz reportedly closing the wrong eye. He was the better grappler on paper while Sean OMalley was the better striker. 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