Belal Muhammad Net Worth 2024, Record, Height, Family & More

Who is Belal Muhammad? 

Belal Muhammad is a distinguished UFC welterweight fighter. He embarked on his professional MMA career in 2012 and quickly rose through the ranks with his resilience and skill. Known for his exceptional wrestling and striking abilities, Muhammad has become a formidable presence in the UFC. His dedication and continuous improvement have earned him recognition as one of the top contenders in his division, as he is currently ranked #2 in the UFC welterweight rankings.

Belal Muhammad’s Early Life 

Belal Muhammad was born on July 9, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois, to Palestinian immigrant parents. The name of his father is Abdullah Muhammad, while his mother’s name is Maha Muhammad and it is reported that they hail from the ‘Al-Bireh’ region of Palestine. The fighter is an American citizen but holds his Palestinian roots close to his heart. He grew up with four siblings; two younger brothers, an older brother, and an older sister.

From a young age, Muhammad was drawn to sports. He attended Bogan High School, where he initially focused on wrestling. His talent and dedication in wrestling became evident as he competed at the high school level, laying the foundation for his future career in combat sports. After high school, Belal attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Although he didn’t compete in collegiate wrestling, his passion for martial arts grew. He began training in various disciplines, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and boxing, which later became crucial elements of his MMA skill set.

Belal Muhammad’s Partner

Belal Muhammad likes to keep his personal life extremely private and thus there is no information about his love life. It is believed that the fighter is single.

Belal Muhammad’s Net Worth 2024

Belal Muhammad's net worth is around $2 million in 2024. The fighter earns a major share of his income via UFC fights while endorsements and sponsorship deals act as a second source of income for the welterweight star. As per Tapology, Muhammad has so far earned approximately $322,000 from his fights. The fighter is said to be taking a handsome salary of $226,000 home for one fight. Meanwhile, he is associated with brands like Reebok, Venum, and Combat Corner.

Belal Muhammad's Career Timeline

Belal Muhammad, a notable MMA fighter, started his professional career in 2012. He joined the UFC in 2016, making his debut against Alan Jouban. Despite losing, he impressed with his resilience. Shortly after, he secured his first UFC win against Augusto Montaño in September 2016 by TKO in the third round. However, he faced a setback in November, losing to Vicente Luque by first-round KO at UFC 205.

The welterweight fought three times in 2017. He started the year with a unanimous decision win over Randy Brown at UFC 208. He followed this with a split-decision victory over Jordan Mein at UFC 213 and a decision win over Tim Means. Muhammad continued his winning streak with another unanimous decision victory against Chance Rencountre by a unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night 131 in 2018.

'Remember The Name's career gained significant momentum in recent years with wins against Lyman Good in 2020 and Dhiego Lima in 2021, showcasing his growing prowess in the welterweight division. A key moment came in March 2021, when he fought Leon Edwards. The fight ended in a no-contest because of an accidental eye poke by Edwards, but Belal Muhammad's determination remained steadfast.

He continued to shine with victories over Stephen "Wonderboy" Thompson, Vicente Luque, and Sean Brady, solidifying his position as a top contender. 2023 was another stellar year for him, marked by a win over Gilbert Burns, pushing him closer to a title shot. The 36-year-old is preparing himself to get the UFC gold by fighting against Leon Edwards for the second time at UFC 304.

Belal Muhammad has firmly established himself as one of the top fighters in the welterweight division. His journey from a determined rookie to a respected and feared competitor in the UFC exemplifies the rewards of relentless hard work and continuous improvement.

Belal Muhammad’s Partnerships and Endorsements

Belal Muhammad is a Reebok-endorsed fighter. He also has a contract with brands like Venum and Combat Corner.

Belal Muhammad’s Career Stats and Record

Belal Muhammad has featured in a total of 27 mixed martial arts fights so far in his professional career, winning 23 and losing just three bouts. Meanwhile, one of his bouts ended in a no-contest. It was against Leon Edwards, and the fight had to be stopped as the Englishman poked Muhammad's eye.

Notably, as many as 17 of Muhammad's victories have come by decision, while he won five via KO/TKO and one via submission. Speaking of the UFC, the American star has a record of 14-3-0 and 1 NC.

Belal Muhammad’s Major Achievements and Awards

• Performance of the Night (Two times)


• Fight of the Night (One time)


• 2019 January Fight of the Month vs. Geoff Neal


• Titan FC Welterweight Champion (one time)

Belal Muhammad’s Charity and Foundation

Belal Muhammad has been vocal about his support for the people of Palestine and is continuously making his bid to save and help the people over there. Sometime back, he joined hands with Penny Appeal Canada to raise funds for the people living in Gaza and the West Bank. The fighter also urged other people to donate to the cause to provide food, clean water, and other basic amenities to those in need.

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