Belal Muhammad
“Remember the Name”
#7 WelterweightRecord 24-6-0United StatesRoufusport
The style
Relentless Wrestler
Wrestling · Cardio · Decision machine
GrapplingStriking
Former UFC welterweight champion from Chicago who grinds opponents down with wrestling, pace, and 91 percent takedown defense; 18 of his 24 wins are decisions and his record also includes one no contest. He lost the belt to Jack Della Maddalena in May 2025 and has since dropped decisions to Ian Machado Garry and Gabriel Bonfim. At 38, he is on a three-fight skid for the first time in his career.
Tale of the tape
| Record | 24-6-0 |
| Age | 38 |
| Height | 5'10" |
| Reach | 72" |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Country | United States |
| Team | Roufusport |
The numbers
Career UFC averages.
| Sig. strikes landed / min | 4.36 |
| Striking accuracy | 42% |
| Sig. strikes absorbed / min | 3.92 |
| Striking defense | 55% |
| Takedowns / 15 min | 1.98 |
| Takedown accuracy | 36% |
| Takedown defense | 91% |
| Submission attempts / 15 min | 0.13 |
How they win
5 KO/TKO1 SUB18 DEC
How they lose
1 KO/TKO0 SUB5 DEC
On The Fight Brief
No fight breakdowns yet — they’ll appear here when Muhammad lands on a covered card.