UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad’s request so as to add the Palestine flag to his fighter profile has been heard.
Quickly after Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) was formally introduced to struggle Jack Della Maddalena in the principle occasion of UFC 315, some followers on-line started to note that the champ was the one fighter on the promotion’s web site for the occasion to not have his nation and flag represented.
On Thursday, Muhammad posted a video to social media, publicly requesting that UFC CEO Dana White handle the difficulty. A day later, Muhammad mentioned White informed him he would handle it, guaranteeing the Palestine flag was added to his UFC profile.
“I simply wish to give a fast shoutout to Dana,” Muhammad mentioned in a video posted on-line. “I talked to him, he mentioned the flag’s again up tonight. (He) apologized, and that’s why I like the UFC. I like this firm, and that’s why Dana’s the person. The one group that permits you to be your self. And true to his phrase, and doesn’t let different individuals sway his perspective or what he’s going to do. So, shout out to Dana. Shout out to the UFC. Flag is again, child.”
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— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) March 8, 2025
On the time of writing, the Palestine flag which was beforehand absent, has been added to Muhammad’s profile. The promotion banned flags in 2022 as a result of Russia-Ukraine battle, however White ended that coverage in October 2023.
Muhammad has proudly represented his Palestinian heritage all through his fighing profession. He has typically draped the flag over his shoulders for ceremonial weigh-ins and is vocal in his assist for his individuals amid the continued Israeli-Palestinian battle.
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