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UFC Champion Belal Muhammad Targeted by Sean Strickland in Controversial Rant ‘Go Back to Palestine and Pick Up a Rock’

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UFC middleweight contender Sean Strickland has once again drawn criticism for inflammatory remarks, this time targeting UFC Champion Belal Muhammad and his advocacy for Palestine. The US-born Strickland criticized Belal Muhammad, telling him to go back to Palestine and mocking his public support for his home.

Sean Strickland on Belal Muhammad

The comments come amid an ongoing feud between the two fighters, Sean Strickland and Belal Muhammad which is fueled by their opposing views on the Israel-Palestine conflict. Muhammad, a Palestinian-American known for his vocal support of Palestine, has often used his platform to highlight the hardships faced by Palestinians.