Belal Muhammad recently became the new UFC welterweight champion. Meanwhile, former middleweight champion Sean Strickland is waiting around for his chance to fight for the title again. However, Muhammad believes that if the two of them ever fought, Strickland can kiss his chances of becoming champion goodbye. Here is what happened:
Belal Muhammad recently sat down for a conversation on Submission Radio. During their discussion, Muhammad expressed strong confidence about easily dominating the fight in a potential matchup against Strickland. Muhammad, who has considered moving up to middleweight, described Strickland as an “easy fight.” He emphasized that he sees significant gaps in Strickland’s fighting style.
I literally go in there, and I slap him around. When I think of tough fights, Sean’s not one of them. I think he would be an easy fight for me.
Belal Muhammad on Submission Radio
‘Remember The Name’ criticized Strickland’s approach. He claimed that the former middleweight champion fights too cautiously and does not take risks. This Muhammad believes would allow him to “slap him around” with ease. Muhammad also pointed out that while Strickland often wins with superior cardio and jabs, he feels that his own skills in these areas are superior.
Belal Muhammad goes IN on Sean Strickland and says he’d love to go up to 185 and fight him:
“I’d slap [Sean] around… when I think of tough fights, Sean’s not one of them. I think he would be an easy for for me…
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He specifically noted that Strickland’s recent opponents have not fought smartly against him. If given the chance, Muhammad vows to apply relentless pressure to break him down, making the fight look effortless. This potential fight does not even need to be for a title, according to Muhammad, who just wants to face Strickland to prove his point.
Belal Muhammad talks about a rematch between Sean Strickland and Dricus Du Plessis
While talking about Strickland on Submission Radio, Belal Muhammad also shared his thoughts on the potential rematch between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis. He expressed little respect for Strickland in this regard too.
Belal Muhammad speaks on Dricus Du Plessis vs Sean Strickland rematch (Image via Imago)Muhammad criticized Strickland as someone who acts out online for attention. The Palestinian champion labeled him as “a fake guy” who behaves crazily on the internet but is very different in private. He described Strickland as awkward and his fighting style as weird.
I think DDP beats him. I think that – Sean’s one of those guys that I think when you fight him once you figure out his style.
Belal Muhammd continued
Dricus du Plessis, on the other hand, has also been involved in trash talk with Strickland, particularly in response to comments from Alex Pereira. Du Plessis dismissed both Pereira and Strickland, suggesting they could argue amongst themselves over who would lose to him first. This ongoing tension among top middleweight fighters continues to fuel speculation about future matchups and with that, the possibility of a rematch between Strickland and du Plessis.
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