Belal Muhammad
Awards & Honours
3
Awards Won
3
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Belal Muhammad's career is defined by a historic championship run. He became the first Arab fighter and first Palestinian-American to win a UFC title, capturing the welterweight belt in 2024. Over his journey, he has defeated a former champion (Kamaru Usman) and top contenders like Gilbert Burns and Stephen Thompson. His 24-5 record includes wins across multiple promotions, and he held the welterweight crown for nearly two years. Muhammad's resilience and pressure style have made him a fan favorite and a respected figure in MMA.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
UFC Welterweight Champion
First Arab fighter and first Palestinian-American to win a UFC title.
First Arab UFC Champion
Recognized as the first Arab fighter to win a UFC championship.
First Palestinian-American UFC Champion
Honored by Palestinian community organizations for representing Palestine on the global stage.
Rankings & Lists
UFC Welterweight Rankings
World Welterweight Rankings
ESPN MMA Power Rankings
MMA Fighting Global Rankings
Magazine Covers
Arabian Business
July 2024
The Arab Champion: Belal Muhammad Makes History
MMA Fighting
August 2024
The Rise of Belal Muhammad
UFC Magazine
September 2024
New King of Welterweight
Records & Feats
First Arab fighter to win a UFC title
Muhammad became the first Arab fighter to win a UFC championship when he defeated Leon Edwards at UFC 304 in July 2024.
First Palestinian-American UFC champion
Muhammad is the first fighter of Palestinian descent to win a UFC title.