Belal Muhammad Total MMA Recorded Fight Earnings: $2,934,500
Current Status: Active
Estimated Total Net Worth: $3 million dollars (USD)
Nicknamed: The Bully, “Remember the Name”
UFC Welterweight Champion
Belal Muhammad Bio
Born on July 9, 1988, in Chicago, Illinois, to Palestinian immigrant parents, Muhammad began his professional MMA career in 2012. He is known for his relentless pace, strong wrestling, and striking skills. Throughout his UFC career, he has gained a reputation for his toughness and ability to outlast opponents.
Muhammad made his UFC debut in 2016 and steadily climbed the welterweight ranks with notable victories over fighters such as Demian Maia, Vicente Luque, and Stephen Thompson. He is known for his high fight IQ, defensive skills, and cardio, which allow him to maintain consistent pressure throughout his fights.
Aside from his fighting career, Belal Muhammad is also recognized for his activism, often raising awareness about issues affecting the Palestinian people and standing as an advocate for various social causes. He has a charismatic personality, regularly engaging with fans through social media and his podcast, “Remember the Show.” After years at the top of the welterweight rankings, Muhammad finally got his title shot against Leon Edwards. He put on a master class of grappling and captured the title at UFC 304.
Belal Muhammad Salary Information by Fight:
Fighter | Opponent | Date | Event | Result | Base Salary | Win Bonus | PPV Buys | PPV Payout (est) | Performance Bonus | Sponsorship | Total | Comments | Source 1 | Source 2 | Source 3 | Rank |
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Belal Muhammad | Leon Edwards | 7/27/2024 | UFC 304 | W | $500,000 | $500,000 | $32,000 | $1,032,000 | Contender | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Gilbert Burns | 5/6/2023 | UFC 288 | W | $100,000 | $100,000 | $16,000 | $216,000 | 17 | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Sean Brady | 10/22/2022 | UFC 280 | W | $100,000 | $100,000 | $50,000 | $16,000 | $266,000 | 16 | 4 | |||||
Belal Muhammad | Vicente Luque | 4/16/2022 | UFC on ESPN: Luque vs. Muhammad 2 | W | $90,000 | $90,000 | $180,000 | 4 | ||||||||
Belal Muhammad | Stephen Thompson | 12/18/2021 | UFC Vegas 45 | W | $80,000 | $80,000 | $11,000 | $171,000 | 15 | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Demian Maia | 6/12/2021 | UFC 263 | W | $80,000 | $80,000 | $11,000 | $171,000 | 14 | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Leon Edwards | 3/13/2021 | UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad | L | $60,000 | $0 | $10,000 | $70,000 | 13 | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Dhiego Lima | 2/13/2021 | UFC 258 | W | $60,000 | $60,000 | $10,000 | $130,000 | 12 | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Lyman Good | 6/20/2020 | UFC on ESPN: Blaydes vs. Volkov | W | $50,000 | $50,000 | $10,000 | $110,000 | 11 | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Takashi Sato | 9/7/2019 | UFC 242 | W | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $5,000 | $155,000 | 10 | 4 | |||||
Belal Muhammad | Curtis Millender | 4/13/2019 | UFC 236 | W | $35,000 | $35,000 | $5,000 | $75,000 | 9 | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Geoff Neal | 1/19/2019 | UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw | L | $30,000 | $0 | $5,000 | $35,000 | 8 | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Chance Rencountre | 6/1/2018 | UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes | W | $30,000 | $30,000 | $5,000 | $65,000 | 7 | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Tim Means | 11/19/2017 | UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura | W | $20,000 | $20,000 | $5,000 | $45,000 | 6 | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Jordan Mein | 7/8/2017 | UFC 213 | W | $20,000 | $20,000 | $4,000 | $44,000 | 5 | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Randy Brown | 2/11/2017 | UFC 208 | W | $20,000 | $20,000 | $4,000 | $44,000 | 4 | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Vicente Luque | 11/12/2016 | UFC 205 | L | $20,000 | $0 | $3,500 | $23,500 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Augusto Montaño | 9/17/2016 | UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson | W | $15,000 | $15,000 | $3,500 | $33,500 | 2 | 4 | ||||||
Belal Muhammad | Alan Jouban | 7/7/2016 | UFC Fight Night: dos Anjos vs. Alvarez | L | $15,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $3,500 | $68,500 | 1 | 4 |