Belal Muhammad News

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 9, 2026

Belal Muhammad didn’t walk out of UFC Vegas 118 with a win, and longtime coach Ray Longo believes it was due to a bizarre strategy. Muhammad entered the Meta Apex this past Saturday in hopes getting back in the win column for the first time since 2024. He shared the Octagon with rising contender Gabriel Bonfim. The former UFC Welterweight Champion couldn’t get much going, and he was peppered on the feet. Ultimately, “Remember The Name” was defeated via unanimous decision.

Cole Shelton - June 8, 2026

The UFC was back at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Saturday for UFC Vegas 118. The main event saw former champion Belal Muhammad taking on Gabriel Bonfim in a pivotal fight at welterweight. Muhammad entered the fight on a two-bout losing streak after dropping a decision to Ian Machado Garry and Jack Della Maddalena to lose his welterweight title. Bonfim, meanwhile, was set for his second-straight main event and was on a four-fight winning streak.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 7, 2026

Belal Muhammad didn’t get the result he envisioned at the conclusion of UFC Vegas 118, but he is facing the music without hesitation. The former UFC Welterweight Champion was back in action this past Saturday. “Remember The Name” collided with surging contender Gabriel Bonfim inside the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Muhammad struggled against the younger Bonfim and was ultimately swept on the scorecards. With the victory, Bonfim has extended his winning streak to five.

Harry Kettle - June 5, 2026

UFC welterweight Ian Machado Garry has a notable weakness, claims his former opponent Belal Muhammad. While nothing has been confirmed as of this writing, it certainly seems like Ian Machado Garry will get the next shot at Islam Makhachev and the UFC welterweight championship. He has been building towards an opportunity like this for quite some time, and he seems pretty confident in his ability to get the job done.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 3, 2026

Belal Muhammad doesn’t plan to put much attention on Kamaru Usman moving forward. Muhammad and Usman have traded barbs over the past couple of years, but the two have yet to share the Octagon. An unaired episode of the “Pound 4 Pound” podcast back in 2024 went awry when “Remember The Name” and “The Nigerian Nightmare” got physical after some words were exchanged.

Cole Shelton - June 2, 2026

Belal Muhammad knows he’s in a no-win situation for his upcoming wrestling match. Muhammad is set to take on former Bellator and ONE Championship champion Ben Askren at RAF 11 on July 18. It’s Askren’s first time competing since his near-death encounter, which resulted in him having a double lung transplant.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - June 1, 2026

Ben Askren is making his return to competition at RAF 11, and the announcement comes just shy of one full year since he had a double lung transplant. Askren made the stunning reveal during Monday’s appearance on “The Ariel Helwani Show.” The former Bellator and ONE Championship titleholder announced that he will be wrestling former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad. It’s an announcement that has shocked the MMA and freestyle wrestling communities as many have been in awe of Askren’s recovery.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 10, 2026

Jiri Prochazka will become a two-time UFC champion this Saturday if Belal Muhammad’s prediction proves to be correct. Prochazka and Carlos Ulberg will be sharing the Octagon in the main event of UFC 327 in Miami. The vacant UFC Light Heavyweight Championship will be at stake. The 205-pound gold was vacated by Alex Pereira, who will be facing Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title at UFC Freedom 250.

Curtis Calhoun - April 2, 2026

Former UFC champion Belal Muhammad blasted Colby Covington on social media after the controversial star sued Jorge Masvidal. One of the UFC’s most heated rivalries, featuring former teammates-turned-enemies Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal, took a fascinating turn this week in a Miami-area courtroom.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 24, 2026

Sean Strickland isn’t deserving of his spot on the UFC 328 card if you ask Belal Muhammad. Strickland is set to challenge Khamzat Chimaev for the UFC Middleweight Championship on May 9. The title opportunity was given to Strickland following a second-round TKO finish over Anthony Hernandez in the UFC Houston main event back in February.

Curtis Calhoun - March 13, 2026

Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad will look to get back into the title mix against a rising star. Amidst Islam Makhachev’s two-division triumph and a potential showdown with Ilia Topuria, former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is one of several contenders on the outside of the title mix. Muhammad, who won the UFC welterweight championship by defeating Leon Edwards at UFC 304, has lost back-to-back fights since he earned the belt.

Curtis Calhoun - January 5, 2026

UFC welterweights Joaquin Buckley and Belal Muhammad might be the latest additions to the upcoming BMF undercard. The UFC’s long holiday break is nearly over as fans, fighters, and pundits look ahead to several major events to ring in the new year.

Curtis Calhoun - December 1, 2025

Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad didn’t hold back on Ian Machado Garry in his first in-depth remarks since UFC Qatar. UFC welterweight contenders Belal Muhammad and Ian Machado Garry clashed in a pivotal matchup in the division at UFC Qatar last month. Garry squeaked out a unanimous decision victory to hand Muhammad his second-straight defeat in the Octagon.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 23, 2025

Belal Muhammad wasted little time issuing a statement after falling short against Ian Machado Garry in the UFC Qatar co-main event. Muhammad and Garry went the distance, and it was “The Future” who earned the unanimous decision victory. While Garry has emerged as a top contender at welterweight, Muhammad will now take a step down the 170-pound ladder.

Chris Taylor - November 22, 2025

Today’s UFC Qatar event was co-headlined by a pivotal welterweight bout featuring Belal Muhammad taking on Ian Machado Garry. Muhammad (24-5 MMA) was returning to action for the first time since losing the promotion’s welterweight title to now former champion Jack Della Maddalena at May’s UFC 315 event in Montreal. Prior to that setback, ‘Remember the Name’ had won six fights in a row, an impressive stretch which included victories over Leon Edwards and Gilbert Burns.

Chris Taylor - November 22, 2025

We have you covered for all of today’s UFC Qatar results, including the co-main event between Belal Muhammad and Ian Machado Garry. Muhammad (24-4 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since losing the promotion’s welterweight title to now former champion Jack Della Maddalena at May’s UFC 315 event in Montreal. Prior to that setback, ‘Remember the Name’ had won six fights in a row, a stretch which included victories over Leon Edwards and Gilbert Burns.

Dylan Bowker - November 21, 2025

Belal Muhammad invoked the name of Jeffrey Epstein during a recent UFC media day, which drew out a myriad of puzzled reactions from the MMA world at large. ‘Remember the Name’ prepares to take on surging contender Ian Machado Garry in a high-stakes welterweight clash set for the November 22nd UFC Fight Night main event offering. During the pre-fight media day for UFC Qatar, with an excerpt posted to X account @ChampRDS, Muhammad referred to documents related to underage sex trafficker Epstein and the files that the Justice Department has on his impropriety, which seems to strongly tie him to many affluent power players in America.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 20, 2025

Belal Muhammad was paying attention to the UFC 322 card, and he has big praise for Michael Morales and Carlos Prates. Morales and Prates both had statement-making performances inside Madison Square Garden in New York City recently. Morales starched grappling specialist and highly regarded contender Sean Brady in the first round. Prates found himself on the good side of the highlight reel, becoming the first fighter to knock Leon Edwards out.