Sean Strickland’s highly anticipated appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast lived up to the expectations, generating significant attention and controversy.
Strickland solidified his place in the middleweight title picture with a victory over Abus Magomedov in the recent UFC Fight Night main event held in Las Vegas. This win has positioned him to potentially face another top contender later this year.
Throughout his UFC career, Sean has cultivated a reputation for being outspoken and unfiltered, both inside and outside the Octagon. This approach has garnered him a fair share of critics and has contributed to his controversial persona.
Sean Strickland launches scathing attack on Belal Muhammad
One of Strickland’s most intense rivalries is with welterweight contender Belal, who is expected to get a title shot in his next fight. Their animosity has played out publicly on social media, and they even had an awkward encounter at the UFC Performance Institute.
Muhammad, a devoted Muslim of Palestinian descent, has openly expressed his disapproval of Israel’s actions in the long-standing conflict with Palestine.
During his recent appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Strickland criticized Belal for his stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict, further fueling their feud.
Belal Muhammad’s feud with Sean Strickland
The tension between Belal and Strickland escalated last year as Strickland gained prominence in the middleweight division. ‘Remember the Name’ voiced his strong dislike for Sean’s behavior and persona, both inside and outside of the cage.
Most recently, Belal achieved a significant victory over Gilbert Burns on short notice at UFC 288. He is now expected to face the winner of the planned Leon Edwards vs. Colby Covington title fight in his next Octagon appearance.
The Israel-Palestine conflict has been a long-standing issue. The Jewish state has constantly utilized its criminal and violent ways to maintain a grip on the occupied nation.
Muhammad and Strickland’s personal feud has added another layer of intensity to the ongoing conflict, and it may only be a matter of time before Belal responds to Sean’s recent remarks.
While ‘Tarzan’ claims to be a so-called ‘Free Thinker’, he does not seem able to think beyond the long-standing stereotypical American mindset toward the oppressed people in Palestine.
