Former UFC champion taunts Strickland and predicts a 'massacre' by Chimaev at UFC 328

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Belal Muhammad didn't mince words when commenting on the fight between Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland at UFC 328 , scheduled for May 9th. According to the American, the fight, which is for the Ultimate's middleweight title (up to 83,9 kg), favors the Russian. The veteran also disagreed with the choice of 'Tarzan' for the title fight and explained why.

In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Muhammad mocked Strickland's presence in Curtis's corner at a recent fight and stated that the American had a "preview" of what might happen when he faces Chimaev. Furthermore, the former welterweight champion (up to 77 kg) criticized his rival's provocative style and suggested that he earned the title opportunity more through his rhetoric than his performance inside the octagon.

"I'm glad Strickland was in Curtis's corner, because that way he got a little preview of what's going to happen to him against Chimaev."

I think that trash talk and 'madness', in this era we live in, make Strickland more likely to get a title shot by talking than fighting.

"I'm excited to see Chimaev get past him. I hope Khamzat cuts him a bit, makes him bleed, and then breaks him mentally until he finishes him off," said Belal Muhammad.

Belal Muhammad says he's happy Strickland was in Curtis's corner to get a sneak peek of what Khamzat will do to him 😅

"I'm happy that Strickland was in Curtis's corner though so he could get a little sneak peek of what's going to happen to him against Chimaev. I think the trash… pic.twitter.com/gx0xPbJz3O

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) March 19, 2026

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