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Ariel Helwani hits out at Belal Muhammad, Jake Shields over podcast fiasco: ‘Now p*ss off’

Mixed martial arts reporter, Ariel Helwani has hit out at both undisputed welterweight champion, Belal Muhammad, and former Octagon title challenger, Jake Shields — after both claimed the Canadian reporter has refused to feature the defending titleholder in a series of his content.

Muhammad, the current undisputed welterweight champion, has been sidelined since July, snatching the championship in a stunning rematch win over Leon Edwards — ending the Birmingham native’s title reign in a shutout unanimous decision win.

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Ariel Helwani hits out at Belal Muhammad, Jake Shields over podcast fiasco: 'Now p*ss off' 2

Ruled out of a return at UFC 310 over the course of last weekend against the unbeaten Shavkat Rakhmonov, Illinois native, Muhammad watched on as the Uzbekistan finisher turned in a unanimous decision win of his own over Ian Garry — handing the Dublin striker his first-ever professional defeat in combat sports.