Height
5' 10"
Reach
72"
Stance
—
Age
38
"Remember the Name"
BELAL MUHAMMAD
Height
5' 10"
Reach
72"
Stance
—
Age
38
Born in Chicago, Belal Muhammad represents the Roufusport gym while competing in the welterweight division. Since joining the promotion in 2016, he has established himself as a grappling specialist who relies on high-volume wrestling and consistent durability. His career reached a peak when he captured the UFC Welterweight Championship. Throughout his tenure, he has successfully defeated high-profile contenders like Gilbert Burns and Leon Edwards, often utilizing his wrestling background to secure numerous victories by decision.
Heading into this event, the American holds an overall professional record of 24-6 with one no contest. His recent performance has been difficult, as he enters this matchup on a three-fight losing streak. He dropped consecutive unanimous decisions against Jack Della Maddalena, Ian Machado Garry, and most recently, Gabriel Bonfim in June 2026.