Belal Muhammad's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Belal Muhammad. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Belal Muhammad is an American professional mixed martial artist competing in the UFC's Welterweight division. As of mid-2025, he holds the #1 ranking in the UFC welterweight division and is ranked #12 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. Muhammad has been a professional fighter since 2012, and has also fought in Bellator and Titan FC.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

September 17, 2016: Victory over Augusto Montaño

On September 17, 2016, Belal Muhammad faced Augusto Montaño at UFC Fight Night 94, winning the fight via TKO in the third round.

February 11, 2017: Victory over Randy Brown

On February 11, 2017, Belal Muhammad, as a short notice replacement, faced Randy Brown at UFC 208 and won the fight by unanimous decision.

July 8, 2017: Victory over Jordan Mein

On July 8, 2017, Belal Muhammad faced Jordan Mein at UFC 213, winning the fight by unanimous decision.

November 19, 2017: Victory over Tim Means

On November 19, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura, Belal Muhammad faced Tim Means, after Jesse Taylor was pulled from the card, and won the fight via split decision.

June 1, 2018: Victory over Chance Rencountre

On June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131, Belal Muhammad faced Chance Rencountre, a promotional newcomer, after Niko Price was removed from the bout, and Muhammad won the fight via unanimous decision.

April 13, 2019: Victory over Curtis Millender

On April 13, 2019, Belal Muhammad faced Curtis Millender at UFC 236 and won the fight by unanimous decision.

September 7, 2019: Victory over Takashi Sato

On September 7, 2019, Belal Muhammad faced Takashi Sato at UFC 242, winning the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round, earning him his first Performance of the Night award.

June 20, 2020: Victory over Lyman Good

On June 20, 2020, Belal Muhammad faced Lyman Good at UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov, after their original fight was cancelled, and he won the fight via unanimous decision.

February 13, 2021: Victory over Dhiego Lima

On February 13, 2021, Belal Muhammad faced Dhiego Lima at UFC 258, winning the fight via unanimous decision, after their initial bout was cancelled.

June 12, 2021: Victory over Demian Maia

On June 12, 2021, Belal Muhammad faced Demian Maia at UFC 263, winning the fight via unanimous decision.

December 18, 2021: Victory over Stephen Thompson

On December 18, 2021, Belal Muhammad faced Stephen Thompson at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus and won the bout via unanimous decision.

April 16, 2022: Victory over Vicente Luque in Rematch

On April 16, 2022, Belal Muhammad faced Vicente Luque in a rematch at UFC on ESPN 34, winning the fight via unanimous decision.

October 22, 2022: Victory over Sean Brady

On October 22, 2022, Belal Muhammad faced Sean Brady at UFC 280, winning the bout via TKO stoppage at the end of the second round. He received his second Performance of the Night bonus, and UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov was one of his cornermen.

May 6, 2023: Victory over Gilbert Burns

On May 6, 2023, Belal Muhammad faced Gilbert Burns at UFC 288 and won by unanimous decision.

July 27, 2024: Won UFC Welterweight Championship

On July 27, 2024, Belal Muhammad faced Leon Edwards in a rematch at UFC 304 for the UFC Welterweight Championship. He won the fight and the title by unanimous decision.