Belal Muhammad Remember the Name

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Fighter bio

His first title defense was scheduled against Shavkat Rakhmonov on December 7, 2024 at UFC 310, but a bone infection forced Muhammad to withdraw from the event. After a period of convalescence, he was cleared to resume training in December 2024.

On May 10, 2025, at UFC 315 at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, Muhammad is scheduled to defend his title against Jack Della Maddalena. This fight marks his first title defense since his victory over Edwards.

Outside the octagon, Belal Muhammad is known for his commitment to the Palestinian cause, regularly displaying the Palestinian flag at his entrances and after his fights. He is also a fervent practitioner of Islam, which influences his discipline and work ethic. His methodical fighting style and strategic approach have established him as one of the top fighters in his class.

Belal Muhammad, nicknamed “Remember the Name”, is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Born on July 9, 1988 in Chicago, Illinois, he is of Palestinian origin. He wrestled at Bogan High School and holds a law degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Muhammad began his professional MMA career in 2012, amassing an impressive record that saw him join the UFC in 2016. After a mixed start, he strung together a series of notable victories. On July 27, 2024, at UFC 304, he won the welterweight title by beating Leon Edwards by unanimous decision.