Every UFC star has a unique nickname but Belal Muhammad probably has the most simple yet strong moniker that can make any fan do a double take. He is nicknamed ‘Remember the Name’ and the welterweight fighter has a reason to choose this nickname. Other fighters like Leon Edwards have a nickname that might make fans reminisce about the movie by Sylvester Stallone because he is known as ‘Rocky’ in the octagon. However, Muhammad’s nickname is only going to remind fans of the fighter because it is one of a kind.

Ahead of his welterweight bout, let’s get to know more about the unique moniker that he proudly wears like an emblem.

Why is Belal Muhammad called ‘Remember The Name’?

The first and foremost reason for this nickname is that Muhammad wants to be remembered for his fighting style and iconic bouts that he has fought in the octagon. Apart from the action inside the cage, nicknames are another succinct way of getting the point across to the fans. Want fans to understand your mind?, name yourself “The Notorious”. Need something short but impactful? Keep the moniker, “The Eagle”.

Then there is Belal Muhammad who makes Bruce Buffer call out his nickname, which sounds like a small request: ‘Remember The Name.’ He spoke about his creative choice with The Post a few years back stating, “Ever since I started in amateur [MMA], it was hard for people to remember my name. For me, it was like, I want to have the fighting style and the personality where people remember the name, where they’re not gonna forget it.” 

Muhammad, who has a record of 23-3-0, is going into a rematch with Leon Edwards at UFC 304 and, just like his previous matches, he is going to remind fans about his name and identity. With every fight, it is easier for UFC buffs to remember his name and his prowess. He had talked about his nickname with Palestine In America as well in 2022. Muhammad explained the inspiration behind his nickname and said that he wanted his moniker to be simple and realistic.

He said, “You have some guys who always have some stupid nicknames like ‘crazy horse’ or something dumb. I didn’t want to come up with one of those. I wanted something real. I want to be remembered. I want people to remember the name. When my name is on the card, people are going to tune in because they know what type of fighter I am. They know I’m excited and I’m going to bring a fight every single time.”

However, as the ritual goes on in UFC, there is always some or the other fighter trash-talking about names and fighting styles to stir controversy. Similarly, Colby Covington commented on Muhammad after he won against Gilbert Burns at UFC 288.

UFC star mocked Belal Muhammad’s nickname

‘Chaos’ commented on Muhammad and his nickname after the latter won against Burns. He even gave ‘Remember The Name’ a new moniker! Colby Covington is notoriously known for his controversial comments and also his tendency to give new nicknames to fighters in the promotion. In a previous video clip, the interim champion spoke about the comments that Muhammad had made for him.

He said, “I earned this because of numbers, I earned this because of my accomplishment – beating world champions after world champions, Hall of Famers after Hall of Famers.” The fighter also ranted about the #2 UFC welterweight fighter and gave him a new nickname, “I am here for a reason. Not because of the color of my skin like Belal, the rac*st. ‘Remember the Rac*st.’” 

Covington also accused Muhammad of discriminating against him, as Muhammad had claimed that the 36-year-old had won his bout because of his skin color. ‘Remember The Name’ was not silent after this and had written on X, “Lawyers can’t help u with what I will do to u in that cage”

Right now, Muhammad is concentrating on his rematch with Leon Edwards. What are your thoughts about Belal Muhammad’s moniker? Let us know in the comments below.