With Rockhold out, Belal Muhammad asks to face Strickland at UFC 268: 'I hate that trash'

B. Muhammad (photo) asked to face S. Strickland in the UFC 268. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

After the request for Gilbert Durinho, it was the turn to Belal Muhammad | offer to take the place of Luke Rockhold No. UFC 268. Keep an eye on available vacancies Sean Strickland On November 6, the welterweight (up to 77 kg.) showed willingness to move up a division for the commitment and seems to have a personal issue to resolve.

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“If you need someone to face Strickland, I’m available. I hate that trash,” Muhammad wrote in his account on Twitter.

The speech against Sean was not random. After making public his rejection of the middleweight (up to 83,9kg), Belal explained the reason for the disagreement.

“He disrespected Palestine and I won’t miss the chance to disrespect him,” he explained.

Muhammad's publication came after Strickland's comments about the territory on social media. At the time, the fighter stated that Palestinians should 'bend, adapt and become safe to succeed'.

Sean's post angered Muhammad, who has roots in the territory.

Provoked, Strickland showed no interest in Belal's 'threats'. Still no opponent for the UFC 268, the middleweight treated the attack with disdain, but stated that he will not let the provocation go unnoticed, suggesting a 'fight' outside the octagon.

“Muhammad, I've never seen you fight, but when you're in Las Vegas, I'm going to crush you, and for free. I need to move forward to get to a title shot. I don’t mind waiting for someone who’s worth it,” replied Sean, on his Instagram account.

The UFC has not yet confirmed whether Strickland will be retained or cut from the show. The show will feature two title fights, in rematches between Kamaru Usman e Colby covington, and in the duel of Rose namajunas e Weili Zhang.

If they need someone for Strickland I'm down I hate that piece of trash @danawhite @ Mickmaynard2 @seanshelby

— Belal Muhammad | (@bullyb170) October 12, 2021

He disrespected Palestine so I wouldn't miss disrespecting his face

— Belal Muhammad | (@bullyb170) October 12, 2021

 

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