The feud between UFC stars Sean Strickland and Belal Muhammad has simmered for some time, escalating significantly since 2023. The two fighters have frequently exchanged verbal jabs, but tensions intensified when Muhammad voiced his support for Palestine. Strickland quickly condemned Muhammad’s stance, calling it a “cowardly response” on social media, adding more fuel to their ongoing conflict.

Moreover, Strickland’s controversial opinions on Muhammad’s faith brought out yet another fury of sharp jabs from the 170lbs champ. Additionally, Muhammad had previously expressed his wish to move up to 185lbs for a second title and it seems there hasn’t been any change in those plans. However, it also involved his ongoing blood feud with the former middleweight champion.

In a recent appearance on Submission Radio, Muhammad didn’t hold back when discussing Strickland. He expressed a desire for Strickland to lose brutally during his next fight. “I don’t hope [Strickland defeats Du Plessis]; I hope he loses and gets knocked out and put unconscious and doesn’t wake up,” Muhammad said. “Regardless, I would always want to move up and fight him whether he has the belt or not. That would always be a fight I would always say yes to. […] He’s literally the definition of trailer trash. . . . So when he says all this dumb stuff, people need to make him pay for it.”

Both Muhammad and Strickland are set to compete in 2024, though at their respective weight classes. ‘Bully B’ is preparing to defend his newly minted 170lbs gold against Shavkat Rakhmonov later in the year while Strickland is slated to rematch Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312 for the 185lbs strap.

Despite the heated rivalry between the two, a potential showdown remains a distant possibility. While Muhammad has expressed interest in facing Strickland regardless of championship status, fans remain divided over the feasibility of the matchup. Skepticism stems from the noticeable size difference between the fighters, with many questioning whether Muhammad might have targeted the wrong opponent.

Fans warn Belal Muhammad over call-out to Sean Strickland for a clash

Rivalries are the lifeblood of combat sports, and the UFC has produced its fair share of heated clashes over the years. And the blood feud between Sean Strickland and Belal Muhammad is the perfect encapsulation of hate taking center stage. Amid the frenzy, fans have shared their opinion on the rivalry and a potential matchup between the two.

One of the users mocked Belal Muhammad, claiming he appeared intimidated when Sean Strickland confronted him at the gym, a moment often brought up to undermine his tough persona, and commented, “Lmfao Belal was scared when Strickland confronted him at the gym.”

The idea of these two facing off has some fans eager for the entertainment value, imagining how their heated exchanges could escalate if they met in the Octagon and commented, “Please Please please let this happen, imagine how funny it would be” 

Critics often revisit the gym confrontation, accusing the champion of backing down in fear when challenged by Strickland, portraying him as submissive at that moment and commenting, “This is the same guy who put his head down and his tail between his legs when Strickland confronted him in the gym lol” 

Muhammad’s callouts are frequently dismissed as random or out of place by fans, with some suggesting he should stick to opponents in his division and avoid stirring the pot with other fighters. They said, “Such a random callout. Belal stay in your lane lmao.” 

Some fans warn Belal not to let his tactical fighting style in the Octagon fool him into thinking he could handle Strickland outside the cage. One fan suggested Strickland’s aggressive nature gives him the upper hand and commented, “Belal better watch out he can’t use his gameplay in real life, Strickland would kill Belal with his bare hands”

Belal’s lack of finishing power in his fights is a frequent point of criticism. One user pointed out how using it as a way to downplay his chances against Strickland and commented, “Belal ‘never finished anybody’ Muhammad” 

In a sport where stakes are already sky-high, the animosity between fighters brings an extra layer of intensity. The ongoing feud between Muhammad and Strickland continues to stir passionate reactions from fans, with each moment and interaction fueling the fire. However, do you feel the pair will fight each other? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.