In what UFC enthusiasts are calling the fastest update in gaming history, fans across social media platforms are buzzing about EA Sports UFC apparently removing Belal Muhammad’s championship shorts following his loss to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315.
Screenshots circulating online show Muhammad’s character allegedly stripped of his champion designation in the popular fighting game, prompting a wave of reactions from the community.
“That’s the quickest update EA have ever done,” one fan commented alongside a crying emoji, suggesting the gaming giant wasted no time in reflecting Muhammad’s defeat in the virtual octagon.
The alleged swift action by EA Sports has sparked numerous reactions online, with one user remarking, “Dana had that update pre loaded,” suggesting UFC President Dana White might have anticipated the outcome and prepared the change in advance.
However, not everyone is convinced the change is legitimate. One user cautioned others: “That’s a bug before anyone falls for it he still has the champ shorts and is the champion still in the game,” attempting to debunk what they believe is misinformation spreading through the community.
The timing of the supposed update has particularly amused fans, with comments like “wasted no time lmao” and “That’s [crazy] work” highlighting the community’s surprise at the apparent speed of the change.
For some fans, the situation has practical gaming implications. One player lamented, “fawk I picked belal on fight week,” suggesting they had selected Muhammad in the game’s Fight Week feature, only to potentially lose out after the championship status change.
Neither EA Sports nor UFC officials have commented on the alleged update at the time of writing. While the legitimacy of the screenshots remains in question, the rapid spread of the images demonstrates the engaged and vigilant nature of the UFC gaming community.
