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Belal Muhammad

Belal Muhammad is a Palestinian-American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC welterweight division.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Belal Muhammad is a Palestinian-American mixed martial artist who became the UFC welterweight champion in July 2024. He is the first UFC champion of Palestinian descent.

What it is

Belal Muhammad is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC welterweight division. Born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 9, 1988, he fights out of Valle Flow Striking and holds a professional record of 24 wins, 6 losses, and 1 no contest. His nickname is “Remember the Name.”

Why it matters

Muhammad made history by winning the UFC welterweight title at UFC 304 in July 2024, defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision. He is widely recognized as the first UFC champion of Palestinian descent, marking a significant milestone for representation in the sport.

Key details

Muhammad turned professional in 2012 and has competed in promotions including Bellator and Titan FC, where he was a former welterweight champion. He fights in an orthodox stance and is known for a wrestling-based approach, with five career knockout wins and one submission win.

In short

  • Belal Muhammad became UFC welterweight champion in July 2024.
  • He is the first UFC champion of Palestinian descent.
  • He has a professional record of 24 wins, 6 losses, and 1 no contest.
  • Muhammad fights in an orthodox stance with a wrestling-heavy style.

Quick questions

Who is Belal Muhammad?
Belal Muhammad is a professional mixed martial artist who fights in the UFC welterweight division.
What title did Belal Muhammad win?
He won the UFC welterweight championship in July 2024.
Where is Belal Muhammad from?
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Sources

  1. UFC — https://www.ufc.com/athlete/belal-muhammad
    Supports: Professional career since 2012, title history, and basic fighter profile details.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mma/fighter/_/id/3172112/belal-muhammad
    Supports: Birthdate, division, height, weight, stance, nickname, and profile details.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belal_Muhammad
    Supports: Career record, professional record breakdown, and overall career summary.
  4. Tapology — https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/32797-belal-muhammad
    Supports: Birthplace, record details, height, reach, team, and career background.