December 12, 2023 10:50 am ET
UFC welterweight competitor Belal Muhammad was when on a prospective clash with Khamzat Chimaev, however they have actually given that formed a bond over the continuous Israel-Hamas dispute.
Muhammad, a Palestinian-American, has actually constantly been outspoken in his assistance for the nation. Throughout his profession, he has actually brought the country’s flag with him into the octagon and has actually sometimes curtained it over his shoulders throughout his post-fight interviews.
Given that hostilities in between Israel and Hamas intensified in October, Muhammad has actually revealed his assistance for Palestinians captured in the center and has actually required a stop fire. He discovered among his combating peers was likewise openly supporting Palestine, which has actually resulted in a relationship with Chimaev.
“For me, it was certainly big that he was publishing about Palestine,” Muhammad informed MMA Junkie. “That’s my bro now. Like, if you’re supporting my individuals, we’re one. It’s everything about being a Muslim and when one Muslim’s in discomfort, one Muslim’s injuring, you need to be feeling the very same discomfort, feeling the very same hurt. I seem like we’ve got linked off of that.”
Last October, Muhammad required a battle versus Chimaev after getting a win over Sean Brady at UFC 280.