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 a highly-ranked American professional mixed martial artist. He competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), and is a former UFC Welterweight Champion. As of May 2025, he is ranked #1 in the UFC welterweight division and #12 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. Muhammad has been a professional MMA fighter since 2012, and has also competed in Bellator and Titan FC.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

September 17, 2016: Victory at UFC Fight Night 94

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

2016: Signing with UFC

In 2016, after a TKO victory over Steve Carl for the Titan Fighting Championships Welterweight Champion and a 9-0 record, Belal Muhammad signed with the UFC.

February 11, 2017: Victory at UFC 208

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

July 8, 2017: Victory at UFC 213

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

November 19, 2017: Victory at UFC Fight Night

On November 19, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura, Belal Muhammad faced Tim Means after Jesse Taylor was pulled due to a potential doping violation. Muhammad won the fight via split decision.

June 1, 2018: Victory at UFC Fight Night 131

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

April 13, 2019: Victory at UFC 236

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

September 7, 2019: Victory and Performance of the Night at UFC 242

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

June 20, 2020: Victory at UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov

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

February 13, 2021: Victory at UFC 258

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

June 12, 2021: Victory at UFC 263

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

December 18, 2021: Victory at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus

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

April 16, 2022: Victory Against Vicente Luque

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

October 22, 2022: TKO Victory and Performance of the Night at UFC 280

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

May 6, 2023: Victory Against Gilbert Burns at UFC 288

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

July 27, 2024: UFC Welterweight Championship Victory

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.