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 professional mixed martial artist from America. Competing in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), he is the current UFC Welterweight Champion. As of February 11, 2025, he is ranked #7 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. Muhammad turned professional in 2012, and has competed in Bellator and Titan FC.
18 hours ago : Belal Muhammad Thwarts Makhachev's Welterweight Ambitions, Dismisses Topuria's Title Shot Opportunity
Belal Muhammad challenges Islam Makhachev's move to welterweight, potentially disrupting the division. He also dismisses Ilia Topuria's chance for an immediate title shot, stating Makhachev has nothing to gain from that fight. Ian Machado Garry also commented on Makhachev.
July 7, 2016: UFC Debut and Fight of the Night
On July 7, 2016, Belal Muhammad made his UFC debut against Alan Jouban at UFC Fight Night 90, losing via unanimous decision but earning a Fight of the Night bonus.
September 17, 2016: Victory at UFC Fight Night 94
On September 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 94, Belal Muhammad defeated Augusto Montaño via TKO in the third round.
February 11, 2017: Victory over Randy Brown at UFC 208
On February 11, 2017, Belal Muhammad, as a short-notice replacement, defeated Randy Brown by unanimous decision at UFC 208.
July 8, 2017: Victory over Jordan Mein at UFC 213
On July 8, 2017, Belal Muhammad defeated Jordan Mein by unanimous decision at UFC 213.
November 19, 2017: Victory over Tim Means at UFC Fight Night
On November 19, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura, Belal Muhammad defeated Tim Means via split decision, after Jesse Taylor was pulled from the card due to a doping violation.
June 1, 2018: Victory over Chance Rencountre at UFC Fight Night 131
On June 1, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 131, Belal Muhammad defeated Chance Rencountre by unanimous decision, after Niko Price was removed from the bout.
April 13, 2019: Victory over Curtis Millender at UFC 236
On April 13, 2019, at UFC 236, Belal Muhammad defeated Curtis Millender by unanimous decision.
September 7, 2019: Victory and Performance of the Night
On September 7, 2019, at UFC 242, Belal Muhammad defeated Takashi Sato via rear-naked choke submission, earning his first Performance of the Night award.
June 20, 2020: Victory over Lyman Good at UFC on ESPN
On June 20, 2020, Belal Muhammad defeated Lyman Good by unanimous decision at UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov.
February 13, 2021: Victory over Dhiego Lima at UFC 258
On February 13, 2021, Belal Muhammad defeated Dhiego Lima by unanimous decision at UFC 258.
June 12, 2021: Victory over Demian Maia at UFC 263
On June 12, 2021, Belal Muhammad defeated Demian Maia by unanimous decision at UFC 263.
December 18, 2021: Victory over Stephen Thompson at UFC Fight Night
On December 18, 2021, Belal Muhammad defeated Stephen Thompson by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus.
April 16, 2022: Victory over Vicente Luque at UFC on ESPN 34
On April 16, 2022, Belal Muhammad defeated Vicente Luque in a rematch at UFC on ESPN 34 by unanimous decision.
October 22, 2022: Victory and Performance of the Night at UFC 280
On October 22, 2022, at UFC 280, Belal Muhammad defeated Sean Brady via TKO, earning his second Performance of the Night bonus.
May 6, 2023: Victory over Gilbert Burns at UFC 288
On May 6, 2023, Belal Muhammad defeated Gilbert Burns by unanimous decision at UFC 288.
July 27, 2024: Wins UFC Welterweight Championship
On July 27, 2024, at UFC 304, Belal Muhammad defeated Leon Edwards in a rematch to win the UFC Welterweight Championship by unanimous decision.
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