UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland has as soon as once more drawn criticism for inflammatory remarks, this time focusing on UFC Champion Belal Muhammad and his advocacy for Palestine. The US-born Strickland criticized Belal Muhammad, telling him to return to Palestine and mocking his public assist for his residence.
Sean Strickland on Belal Muhammad
The feedback come amid an ongoing feud between the 2 fighters, Sean Strickland and Belal Muhammad which is fueled by their opposing views on the Israel-Palestine battle. Muhammad, a Palestinian-American recognized for his vocal assist of Palestine, has typically used his platform to spotlight the hardships confronted by Palestinians. He has described himself as a “voice for the voiceless” and ceaselessly carried the Palestinian flag throughout fights earlier than the UFC banned flag shows in 2023.
Sean Strickland’s remarks have been broadly criticized as he has and has typically attacked these of the Muslim religion on-line. This isn’t the primary time Strickland has made controversial statements concerning the battle. In previous exchanges, he has referred to as for Palestinians to “bend the knee.”
In a current video, Strickland lashed out at Muhammad, saying, “Belal, do me a favor, shut the f–k up. Go get on a boat, go back to Palestine, go pick up a rock and go f–g do something. I’m so sick of hearing you on the Twitter and talking s–t. Every time I see you, you have your head down like a f–g little girl.”
Muhammad has not shied away from responding to Strickland’s provocations up to now. In interviews and social media posts, he has labeled Strickland a “fake tough guy” and criticized him for making gentle of human struggling. “Somebody like that who’s sitting there laughing at people dying or making a joke out of it just shows what type of person he is,” Muhammad stated in a current podcast look.
There aren’t any plans for the 2 fighters to face one another within the octagon since they compete in several weight lessons. Nevertheless, their ongoing disagreement continues to additional polarize the MMA neighborhood. Sean Strickland will look to reclaim his UFC middleweight championship upcoming at UFC 312. Belal Muhammad just isn’t but scheduled however holds the UFC welterweight title.
