Belal Muhammad is a welterweight fighter from the United States who fights in the UFC. Born on July 9, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois, Muhammad grew up in a predominantly Muslim community and had to face a lot of adversity and discrimination growing up, which fueled his desire to become a positive role model. Aside from fighting, he has a degree in kinesiology and exercise science, which he gained at the University of Illinois. Muhammad also worked as a personal trainer before his MMA career kicked off.
Muhammad began his professional MMA career in 2012, compiling a nine-fight winning streak before joining the UFC in 2016. His UFC debut did not go in his favor as he lost to Alan Jouban via a unanimous decision. Over the years, he's racked up wins over fighters like Tim Means, Gilbert Burns, Vicente Luque, and Sean Brady. On July 27, 2024, Muhammad took on the former UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards at UFC 304 for the welterweight title. Muhammad defeated him via a unanimous decision to become the new welterweight champion.
Belal Muhammad Coach
Belal Muhammad’s coaching duties are discharged by veteran coach Louis Taylor.
Is Belal Muhammad trained by Khabib?
Belal Muhammad often trains with Khabib Nurmagomedov. According to Muhammad, Khabib’s wealth of experience and constant advice helped him gain skills and improve his performance. They were both initially connected through their mutual manager, Ali Abdelaziz. Nurmagomedov also cornered Muhammad in his fight against Sean Brady.
Last updated on May 4, 2025
FAQs on Belal Muhammad
A. Belal Muhammad is coached by Louis Taylor.
A. He fights with an orthodox stance.
A. Belal Muhammad stands 5'11" tall.
A. As of May, 2025, Belal Muhammad is 36 years old.
