Belal Muhammad is slated to challenge for the welterweight title, but this time not inside the UFC’s Octagon. Remember the Name” captured the UFC 170-pound crown in July 2024, dismantling former champion Leon Edwards with a commanding performance at UFC 304.
Muhammad’s championship stint proved brief, as he failed to defend his title against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 in May. He made his comeback in the UFC Qatar co-main event recently, but a unanimous decision defeat to Ian Machado Garry sealed the first back-to-back losses of his career.