Welterweight#4 RankedACTIVE
Belal Muhammad
24-4
Age
36
Height
5'11"
Weight
169 lbs
Reach
72"
Avg Fight Time
15:23
Gym
Valle Flow Striking Gym
UFC Record
15-5-1(21 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 1 Sub 12 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 4 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 1R3 11R5 3
Last 5
WLWLW
Finish Rate
25%
Bonuses
4
Style
—
Location
Chicago, United States
Last Fight2025-11-22
IM
L - Ian Machado Garry
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
W - Belal MuhammadDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
CR
vs Chance Rencountre
UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
IM
vs Ian Machado Garry
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AM
vs Augusto Montano
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Back Control
R3 4:19
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R3 4:19
LOSS
GN
vs Geoff Neal
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
VL
vs Vicente Luque
UFC Fight Night: Luque vs. Muhammad· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
ST
vs Stephen Thompson
UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AJ
vs Alan Jouban
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs. Alvarez· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
NC
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Muhammad· 2025-09-27
Could Not Continue
Eye Poke by Edwards
R2 0:18
Could Not ContinueEye Poke by Edwards·R2 0:18
WIN
TM
vs Tim Means
UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs. Tybura· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
LG
vs Lyman Good
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Volkov· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JD
vs Jack Della Maddalena
UFC 315: Muhammad vs. Della Maddalena· 2025-05-10
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2· 2024-07-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
GB
vs Gilbert Burns
UFC 288: Sterling vs. Cejudo· 2023-05-06
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
SB
vs Sean Brady
UFC 280: Oliveira vs. Makhachev· 2022-10-22
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 4:47
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 4:47
WIN
DM
vs Demian Maia
UFC 263: Adesanya vs. Vettori 2· 2021-06-12
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DL
vs Dhiego Lima
UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns· 2021-02-13
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TS
vs Takashi Sato
UFC 242: Khabib vs. Poirier· 2019-09-07
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 1:55
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 1:55
WIN
CM
vs Curtis Millender
UFC 236: Holloway vs. Poirier 2· 2019-04-13
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JM
vs Jordan Mein
UFC 213: Romero vs. Whittaker· 2017-07-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RB
vs Randy Brown
UFC 208: Holm vs. De Randamie· 2017-02-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
VL
vs Vicente Luque
UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor· 2016-11-12
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 1:19
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 1:19
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.5/min
Grappling
2.24 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Belal adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
39 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+66% vs div avg
67%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
62%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Head Kicks
49%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
44%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
38%
⭐Other
Counters
38%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (67%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (129%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 260% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
67% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
33% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punches to Head At Distance
#11
50% of KOs
Punches to Head From Back Control
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (6/100). Opponents exploit this.📋
Distance fighter: Prefers decisions (18/24 wins). Grinds opponents down.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (56%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 90% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
Division Rank#42 of 54
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#20 of 54
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
39% acc87%
Clinch
57% acc5%
Ground
78% acc8%
Striking Differential+0.68/min
4.46 landed/min3.78 absorbed/min
4.46
Landed/Min
3.78
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1373
Sig. Strikes Attempted3158
Key Insights
Belal is a distance-first striker, with 86% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 78% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 87% of output at range with 39% accuracy.
High pace fighter: 6.6 strikes/min engagement.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
39%
Below Avg
Division Rank#28 of 54
0%100%
TD Defense
90%
Elite
Division Rank#5 of 54
0%100%
TD Success Rate
13%
Landed
15
Defended
104
Total
119
2.24
TD / 15min
0.15
Sub / 15min
15
TD Landed
119
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
92
Landed
238
Attempted
39%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
3 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
33%
R3
67%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.24/15min.
Elite TD defense (90%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,746
1.29
Ratio
Absorbed
2,124
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
0/12
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
44.8
High
Strikes/Min
6.6
Standing %
77%
R3 vs R1 Output
101%
Key Insights
🛡️ Defensive specialist - rarely gets knocked down relative to knockdowns given.
⚙️ High engagement score (44.8) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 21 fights
R1 Control
0:38
R2 Control
1:10
R3 Control
1:29
R1 to Final
+8%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+20.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+20.4pp
Body
-5.7pp
Leg
-14.6pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-3.3pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
💪 Peak performance in final round
Championship Rounds
Based on 4 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
21.0
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
23.5
sig strikes / round
Output Change
112%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#24
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Absorption
#33
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#42
of 54
📉 Below Average
Str Defense
#20
of 54
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#45
of 54
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#10
of 54
🥇 Top 25%
Submissions
#32
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Damage Ratio
#28
of 54
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3049
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
10
/ 16
63% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights