Age, Biography, and Wiki
Belal Muhammad was born on July 9, 1988, making him 36 years old as of 2025. He is a professional mixed martial artist from the United States, competing in the welterweight division of the UFC. Muhammad gained recognition for his gritty performances and strong fight IQ, which have been pivotal in his career success. His Wikipedia page provides extensive details about his professional MMA career, including his wins, losses, and notable fights.
| Occupation | Martial Artist |
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| Date of Birth | 9 July 1988 |
| Age | 36 Years |
| Birth Place | Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Belal Muhammad stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm). His weight typically fluctuates around 170 lbs (77 kg), which is standard for the welterweight category. These physical attributes have contributed to his agility and endurance in the octagon.
| Height | 5ft 10in |
| Weight | 170 lb |
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Dating & Relationship Status
There is limited public information available regarding Belal Muhammad's personal life, especially his dating and relationship status. Like many celebrities, he keeps his personal affairs private.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Belal Muhammad's net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. His earnings primarily come from his UFC fights, endorsements, and sponsorships. He has been sponsored by brands like Reebok and Venum, which significantly contribute to his financial success. Notably, in his fight against Sean Brady at UFC 280, Muhammad earned a total of $226,000, including base pay, win bonuses, and sponsorship money.
Muhammad faced Sean Brady on October 22, 2022, at UFC 280. He won the bout via TKO stoppage at the end of the second round. UFC Hall of Famer and former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov was one of his cornermen for this fight. He received his second Performance of the Night bonus.
Career, Business, and Investments
Belal Muhammad's career in the UFC has been marked by consistent success, culminating in his welterweight title win over Leon Edwards at UFC 304 in July 2024. His impressive record includes 23 wins, 3 losses, and one no-contest. Muhammad's business ventures are largely centered around MMA endorsements and sponsorships, which have been instrumental in boosting his net worth.
He has four siblings: an older brother, older sister and two younger brothers. He wrestled at Bogan High School where he had future PFL champion Louis Taylor as his wrestling coach. Taylor was later instrumental in training Muhammad for the latter's amateur career. He studied to become a lawyer and graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Social Network
Belal Muhammad maintains an active presence on social media platforms, where he engages with fans and shares updates about his career. However, specific details about his social media following are not readily available.
Education
Information regarding Belal Muhammad's educational background is limited. His professional career has been the primary focus of his life, with little public emphasis on his educational history.
Muhammad was expected to face Lyman Good on November 12, 2016, at UFC 205. However, on October 24, Good was pulled from the card after being notified by USADA of a potential anti-doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition drug test sample collected ten days earlier. He was replaced by Vicente Luque. Muhammad lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
Muhammad was expected to face Jesse Taylor on November 19, 2017, at UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura. However, on September 13, it was announced that Taylor was pulled from the card after being notified by USADA of a potential doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition drug test conducted on August 22. He was replaced by Tim Means. Muhammad won the fight via split decision.
