Belal Muhammad nickname: Why does Belal Muhammad go by the nickname 'Remember the Name'?

Belal Muhammad has one of the most simple yet strong monikers in the UFC. Nicknamed 'Remember the Name', the welterweight champion wants to be remembered for his fighting style and the memorable bouts he's been involved in.

During a Q&A with Palestine In America, Muhammad discussed the inspiration behind his nickname and revealed that he wanted his moniker to be more realistic instead of something outlandish.

The 36-year-old also explained that he wants MMA fans to tune into his fights for his exciting style:

"You have some guys who always have some stupid nicknames like 'crazy horse' or something dumb. I didn’t want to come up with one of those. I wanted something real. I want to be remembered. I want people to remember the name. When my name is on the card, people are going to tune in because they know what type of fighter I am. They know I’m exciting and I’m going to bring a fight every single time."

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Belal Muhammad has been a part of the UFC roster for almost a decade now. The Palestinian-American is making it easier for MMA fans to keep his name in mind with every octagon appearance he makes.

After a 1-2 start to his promotional career, Muhammad now finds himself riding one of the longest active undefeated streaks in the UFC.

Belal Muhammad will look to live up to his nickname against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315

Belal Muhammad will be determined to produce another memorable performance when he attempts his first UFC welterweight title defence against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 on May 10.

Muhammad fought his way to a dominant unanimous decision victory against former champion Leon Edwards to capture the 170-pound title. Muhammad displayed excellent striking and wrestling to nullify Edwards' skill set, delivering one of the most title-winning performances in recent years.

While Maddalena, his next opponent, is primarily considered a striker, he has held his own against elite grapplers such as Gilbert Burns. This adds another layer of intrigue to the matchup.

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