Learn more about Belal Muhammad's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.
Fighter Facts
- Pro since 2012
- Four wins by KO, one by submission (RNC)
- One first round finish
- Has won five of his last seven (6-0, 1 NC)
- Last pre-UFC win was fourth round TKO of TUF 21 vet Steve Carl on April 30
UFC History
UFC 263 (6/12/21) Muhammad won a three round unanimous decision over Demian Maia
UFC Fight Night (3/13/21) Muhammad’s bout against Leon Edwards was ruled a no contest at :18 of the second when he was unable to continue due to an accidental eye poke
UFC 258 (2/13/21) Muhammad won a three round unanimous decision over Dhiego Lima
UFC on ESPN (6/20/20) Muhammad won a three round unanimous decision over Lyman Good
UFC 242 (9/7/19) Muhammad submitted Takashi Sato via rear naked choke at 1:55 of the third round
UFC 236 (4/13/19) Muhammad won a three round unanimous decision over Curtis Millender
UFC Fight Night (1/19/19) Muhammad lost a three round unanimous decision to Geoff Neal
UFC Fight Night (6/1/18) Muhammad won a three round unanimous decision over Chance Rencountre
UFC Fight Night (11/19/17) Muhammad won a three round split decision over Tim Means
UFC 213 (7/8/17) Muhammad won a three round unanimous decision over Jordan Mein
UFC 208 (2/11/17) Muhammad won a three round unanimous decision over Randy Brown
UFC 205 (11/12/16) Muhammad was knocked out by Vicente Luque at 1:19 of the first round
UFC Fight Night (9/17/16) Muhammad stopped Augusto Montano via strikes at 4:09 of the third round
UFC Fight Night (7/7/16) Muhammad lost a three round unanimous decision to Alan Jouban
Q&A
When and why did you start training for fighting? Eight years ago - I started because I love to compete.
What ranks and titles have you held? Titan FC welterweight champion
Do you have any heroes? Spartacus.
What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means I’m one step closer to obtaining my goal of becoming the best in the world.
Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? University of Illinois - degree in Law
What was your job before you started fighting? Cell phone store owner
Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Undefeated in amateur MMA
Ranks in any martial arts styles: Purple belt in BJJ
Favorite grappling technique: Guillotine
Favorite Striking technique: Jab
