Belal Muhammad: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 5
Wins by submission: 1
Wins by decision: 18
Significant strikes / fight: 70.5

Striking accuracy

43%

1,173 landed · 2,719 attempted

Takedown accuracy

35%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2023-05-06 to 2026-06-06

Wins

2 / 5

Losses

3 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Gabriel Bonfim
Jun 6, 2026
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Ian Machado Garry
Nov 22, 2025
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Jack Della Maddalena
May 10, 2025
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Leon Edwards
Jul 27, 2024
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Gilbert Burns
May 6, 2023
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Sean Brady
Oct 22, 2022
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 4:47
Vicente Luque
Apr 16, 2022
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Stephen Thompson
Dec 18, 2021
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Demian Maia
Jun 12, 2021
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Dhiego Lima
Feb 13, 2021
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Lyman Good
Jun 20, 2020
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Takashi Sato
Sep 7, 2019
Win
Submission · Round 3 · 1:55
Curtis Millender
Apr 13, 2019
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Geoff Neal
Jan 19, 2019
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Tim Means
Nov 18, 2017
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Shiyotan Mein
Jul 8, 2017
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 4:51
Randy Brown
Feb 11, 2017
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 4:59
Vicente Luque
Nov 12, 2016
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:03
Augusto Montano
Sep 17, 2016
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 4:14
Alan Jouban
Jul 7, 2016
Loss
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00

Belal Muhammad Bio

Belal Muhammad is an American professional mixed martial artist from Chicago who competes in the UFC welterweight division. He began his professional career in 2012 and made his UFC debut on July 7, 2016. Muhammad trains with Roufusport in Milwaukee and Chicago Fight Team in Chicago.

Muhammad won the UFC welterweight championship by defeating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision at UFC 304 on July 27, 2024. He later lost the title to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 on May 10, 2025. UFC lists Muhammad as an active welterweight fighter and records his June 6, 2026 unanimous-decision victory over Gabriel Bonfim.

Known as “Remember The Name,” Muhammad’s style emphasizes disciplined pressure, wrestling, positional control and sustained output over five-round fights. His UFC profile lists a height of 5 feet 11 inches, a reach of 72 inches, and an octagon debut in July 2016. He attended the University of Illinois and has said that he earned a law degree before pursuing MMA full time.

Record: 24-6-0
Division: Welterweight
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 170 lbs.
Reach: 72"
Leg reach: 40.00
Nationality: Chicago, United States
Fighting out of: Chicago, Illinois, US
Birth date: Jul 9, 1988 (age 38)
Age: 38
Birthplace: Chicago, United States
Country: United States

Belal Muhammad Questions & Answers

What division does Belal Muhammad compete in?

Belal Muhammad competes in the UFC welterweight division.

When did Belal Muhammad make his UFC debut?

Belal Muhammad made his UFC debut on July 7, 2016, against Alan Jouban.

What major title has Belal Muhammad held?

Belal Muhammad held the UFC welterweight championship and previously held the Titan FC welterweight championship. He won the UFC title by defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304 on July 27, 2024, and lost it to Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 on May 10, 2025.

How tall is Belal Muhammad?

Belal Muhammad is listed at 5 feet 11 inches tall, with a 72-inch reach.

What did Belal Muhammad study in college?

Belal Muhammad attended the University of Illinois and earned a degree in law, according to his UFC athlete profile.

What is distinctive about Belal Muhammad’s fighting style?

Belal Muhammad is associated with sustained pressure, conditioning, strategic adaptability and a well-rounded approach that combines striking, wrestling and positional control.