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Former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad is open to fighting surging Canadian contender Mike Malott in Toronto next January. Muhammad, who lost his 170-pound title to Shavkat Rakhmonov in July, told fans the matchup would make sense for both fighters, per MMA Mania.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 12

Belal Muhammad Shares Video That Proves Brendan Allen Fought With Staph Infection at UFC Vegas 122

Brendan Allen fought more than just a hungry, young contender in Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 122. According to his friend and teammate Belal Muhammad, Allen entered the Octagon yesterday with a gnarly case of staph infection.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 18

Covington Defends RAF Title Against Muhammad

Colby Covington will defend his RAF cruiserweight crossover championship against longtime rival Belal Muhammad at RAF 13 on Friday night in Miami. Covington enters the Watsco Center clash with a perfect 4-0 record on the wrestling mats, according to MMA Fighting.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 17

UFC fighter who last fought Belal Muhammad 6 years ago bizarrely removed from roster

The veteran’s last fight came over 6 years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic. The premier MMA promotion have been steadily cleaning up the roster since the beginning of the year, to make space for the new crop of talent that comes through Dana White’s Contender Series.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 16

Muhammad Threatens Power-Bomb Over Pin At RAF 13

Belal Muhammad will finally face Colby Covington this Friday at RAF 13 in Miami, and the former UFC welterweight is more interested in delivering punishment than securing a quick pin.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 20

Brady Reveals Crying Spells After Muhammad Loss

Sean Brady says his first professional loss sent him into a tailspin that required professional mental health support. The welterweight contender told Daniel Cormier on a recent interview that he broke down crying at random moments following his 2022 upset defeat to Belal Muhammad at UFC 280, per Sherdog.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / August 14

Dana White insists Ian Machado Garry is being overlooked: ‘He beat Belal Muhammad!’

The UFC president is not ruling out a major upset taking place in Philadelphia. Ian Machado Garry is hours away from competing with championship gold on the line in the UFC for the very first time.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / July 20

'It’s Just Disgusting': Colby Covington Calls Off Belal Muhammad RAF Match After Altercation

One of RAF Wrestling’s biggest grudge matches appears to be dead before it hits the mats. Colby Covington just revealed that his proposed RAF title defense against Belal Muhammad is off, despite the organization announcing the bout immediately following RAF 11.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / June 28

Belal Muhammad Confirms Major Move for Teammate Yair Rodriguez After 14-Month Layoff

Yair Rodriguez has officially stopped trying to squeeze his frame down to 145 lbs. His teammate and former UFC welterweight champion, Belal Muhammad, broke the news on X, saying that ‘El Pantera’ is turning his focus to the lightweight division.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 7

Belal Muhammad releases statement following UFC Vegas 118 loss

Former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad suffered his third consecutive loss on Saturday losing to Gabriel Bonfim in the UFC Vegas 118 main event. It was a one-sided fight with Bonfim winning every round on the judges' scorecards.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 4

Belal Muhammad was left baffled by doctor’s advice after vertigo nearly cancelled his last fight

Belal Muhammad admitted that he nearly didn’t make it to his last fight. On June 6, Muhammad faces Gabriel Bonfim in the main event at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 3

UFC Fight Night: Belal Muhammad vs. Gabriel Bonfim — Preview & Storylines

The UFC is back at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas this Saturday for a pivotal welterweight showdown that could scramble the division’s top ten. UFC Fight Night 278 features Belal Muhammad, the former champion and the first-ever Palestinian UFC fighter, desperate to return to the win column.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / June 1

Who Is Belal Muhammad? Meet the Former UFC Champion Standing in Gabriel Bonfim’s Way

Gabriel Bonfim’s next opponent is someone who spent years fighting for recognition before finally reaching the top of the UFC welterweight division. Belal Muhammad enters their upcoming UFC Fight Night main event as a former champion and one of the most experienced fighters at 170 pounds.

MMA News / HITC / May 3

UFC Vegas 118 shakeup: Injury forces McGhee–Wikłacz off Muhammad’s card

Belal Muhammad will look to end his two-fight losing skid at UFC Vegas 118 next month. The former UFC welterweight champion is set to headline a card at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / May 2

Belal Muhammad’s comeback card takes a hit as injury spoils UFC Vegas 118 fight

Belal Muhammad will try to snap his two-fight losing streak at UFC Vegas 118 next month. The former UFC welterweight champion will headline a card at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 11

Belal Muhammad Says Michael Morales Deserves Title Shot, But Expects Ian Machado Garry to Get the Call

The UFC welterweight title picture is heating up and Belal Muhammad has a strong opinion on how it should play out. With champion Islam Makhachev yet to book his first title defense, multiple contenders are jockeying for position.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / December 12

Ex-UFC champion Belal Muhammad calls out divisional 'cowherd' for return fight

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Belal Muhammad has extra motivation following back-to-back losses to Jack Della Maddalena and Ian Machado Garry to remain a factor at 170 pounds next year.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / November 23

Belal Muhammad Makes No Excuses After Loss to Ian Machado Garry 'I’m Coming Back Better Than Ever'

The journey of Belal Muhammad took an abrupt turn on Saturday night. After beginning 2025 as the UFC welterweight champion, Muhammad (24-5 MMA, 15-5 UFC) now finds himself on the first two-fight losing streak of his professional career.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 22

Ian Machado Garry decisions Belal Muhammad in UFC Qatar co-main event

Former welterweight champion Belal Muhammad entered the octagon in Al Rayyan, Qatar on Saturday looking to rebound from losing the title in his last outing.

MMA News / Total Apex Sports / November 21

Belal Muhammad’s Bizarre 'Epstein Files' Comment Has Everyone Confused

In the wild world of UFC press conferences, we’ve heard some truly unhinged things. Fighters have threatened each other’s families, thrown water bottles, and started brawls.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / November 20

UFC Fight Night – Belal Muhammad vs Ian Machado Garry: Preview & Betting Tips

A crucial welterweight matchup co-headlines UFC Fight Night as former champion Belal Muhammad meets Irish rising star Ian Machado Garry. Muhammad (24-4, 1 NC) transformed into a high-output, defensively sharp, stamina-driven problem for anyone aiming for a title shot.