Belal Muhammad (born July 9, 1988) is an American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the former UFC Welterweight Champion. As of May 13, 2025, he is #1 in the UFC welterweight rankings and as of June 24, 2025, he is #12 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. A professional since 2012, he has also competed for Bellator and Titan FC. Background. Muhammad was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, to Palestinian parents.
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