Belal Muhammad News

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.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - April 8, 2026

Belal Muhammad believes Kamaru Usman is being protected from sharing the Octagon with him. Muhammad and Usman have had beef stemming from an unaired edition of the “Pound 4 Pound” podcast. Muhammad and Usman allegedly got into a scuffle and “Remember The Name” claims he got the better of “The Nigerian Nightmare.” Usman has dismissed a potential clash with Muhammad under the UFC banner unless high stakes are involved.

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 16, 2025

Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad accused Islam Makhachev of cherry picking opponents ahead of his first title defense. Islam Makhachev won a second UFC title by defeating Jack Della Maddalena by unanimous decision at UFC 322 last month. Makhachev, just months after vacating the lightweight belt, put on one of the most dominant performances of his career to dethrone Maddalena and win the welterweight championship.

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.

Chris Taylor - November 21, 2025

The Octagon heads to Doha for today’s UFC Qatar event, a 14-bout fight card headlined by Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker. Tsarukyan (22-3 MMA) will be returning to action for the first time since scoring a split decision victory over former division champion Charles Oliveira at UFC 300 in April of 2024. ‘Ahalkalakets’ currently boasts a four-fight winning streak and has gone 9-2 since joining the UFC ranks in April of 2019.

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.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 20, 2025

A former UFC Welterweight Champion thinks Shavkat Rakhmonov will have to build his way back up the 170-pound ladder. Rakhmonov was supposed to challenge Muhammad for the welterweight gold at UFC 315 back in May. He suffered an injury and was replaced by Jack Della Maddalena, who ended up defeating Muhammad.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - November 20, 2025

Leon Edwards has been struggling inside the Octagon, but even after his UFC 322 defeat to Carlos Prates, Belal Muhammad feels his former rival should press on. Edwards entered Madison Square Garden in New York City hoping to snap a two-fight skid that had some questioning his motivation. “Rocky” had a promising start against Prates with his grappling. Things took a bad turn for Edwards in the second round, as he was knocked out.

Cole Shelton - November 20, 2025

In the co-main event of UFC Qatar, a pivotal welterweight bout goes down as Belal Muhammad takes on Ian Machado Garry. Heading into the fight, Muhammad is a +215 underdog while the Irishman is a -290 favorite on FanDuel. Ahead of the scrap, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the welterweight fight at UFC Qatar. The majority of pros believe the underdog in Muhammad will be able to grind out a decision win.

Cole Shelton - November 17, 2025

Belal Muhammad has a unique game plan for his UFC Qatar fight against Ian Machado Garry on Saturday. Muhammad is set for his first fight since losing his welterweight title to Jack Della Maddalena back in May. He enters the bout at UFC Qatar against Garry as a sizable underdog.

Harry Kettle - November 6, 2025

Former UFC champion Belal Muhammad has given his prediction for Jack Della Maddalena vs Islam Makhachev. Later this month at UFC 322, Jack Della Maddalena will defend his UFC welterweight championship against former lightweight champion Islam Makhachev. While many believe that Makhachev is more than capable of capturing the belt, it certainly feels like a lot of fans and pundits think JDM has what it takes to keep hold of the gold in New York City.