“It’s time to fight” – Belal Muhammad’s bold stand for Palestine sparks polarizing reactions among fight fans amidst Israel war

UFC welterweight Belal Muhammad recently expressed his opinion and support for the recent Israel-Palestine conflict, to which Sean Strickland reacted.

“It’s time to fight” – Belal Muhammad’s bold stand for Palestine sparks polarizing reactions among fight fans amidst Israel war

Belal Muhammad expressed his take on the recent Israel - Palestine situation ( Image via Imago / Twitter )

Belal Muhammad is a renowned name in the UFC welterweight division. He boasts an impressive track record of 23 victories and only three losses. However, his fame extends beyond the octagon due to his vocal stance on the Israel-Palestine situation.

Belal Muhammad is recognized for his passionate endorsement of the State of Palestine. In his previous UFC appearances, he proudly showcased the Palestinian flag. This gesture resonated with his unwavering support. Additionally, Muhammad actively uses social media as a platform to share content. This content usually reflects his sympathies for this contentious region.

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Amidst the recent surge in tensions between Israel and Palestine, Muhammad took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his solidarity. He posted a small yet bold message: “Pray for Palestine.” However, his expression of support triggered a sharp response from UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland. Strickland accused Muhammad of endorsing Hamas attacks against Israelis. The UFC middleweight champion questioned Belal’s commitment to pursuing a peaceful resolution.

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Strickland’s critique underscores the ongoing debate surrounding Muhammad’s stance. Some view it as a fervent stand for a just cause. Meanwhile others, like Strickland, argue that it hampers the quest for a peaceful solution to this complex and deeply rooted conflict. The situation however remains a topic of discussion.

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Fans react to Belal Muhammad and Sean Strickland’s argument regarding the Israel-Palestine situation

Belal Muhammad’s tweet came after the recent terrorist attack by the Hamas militants in Gaza. Fans have reacted to this ongoing debate between the two UFC stars. Here are some of the reactions from X ( previously known as Twitter ):

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Sean Strickland spoke up against Belal Muhammad on X (Image via Imago)
https://twitter.com/xBiscottie/status/1710741501456609747
https://twitter.com/MMAFayce/status/1710741992186032313

Belal Muhammad and Sean Strickland have recently been involved in some exchanges and challenges within the MMA community. Belal Muhammad criticized Sean Strickland for recording him while he was training at the UFC Performance Institute. He wasn’t pleased with Strickland’s actions during his training session. Sean Strickland responded to Belal Muhammad’s criticism by calling him a “coward” for his support of Palestine, accusing him of undermining peaceful resolutions. 

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