When Is Belal Muhammad’s Next Fight?

Belal Muhammad shocked the world by beating Leon Edwards in their UFC welterweight title fight in the main event of UFC 305 in July. He defied the UFC odds and scored a massive upset through a unanimous decision win inside the Co-op Live in Manchester, England.

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Muhammad was the considerable betting underdog entering the match, but he quickly proved that he was one of the current best 170-pound fighters in the world by showcasing his constantly improving skills backed by pressure and relentless wrestling.

This latest triumph has enormously raised his stock to another level, but when will Muhammad return to action, and who will he face next inside the octagon? Find out below.

When Is Belal Muhammad’s Next Fight?

Muhammad’s next opponent has yet to be determined, but he has many options when he returns to the octagon. His first title defense could be against Edwards in a trilogy fight or against other top welterweight contenders like Kamaru Usman, Shavkat Rakhmonov, Colby Covington, and Jack Della Maddalena.

Belal Muhammad MMA Record and Statistics

• MMA record: 24-3
• Wins by TKO/KO: 5
• Wins by submission: 1
• Wins by decision: 18
• Striking accuracy: 44%
• Significant strikes landed per minute: 4.39
• Significant strikes absorbed: 3.48
• Takedown average per 15 minutes: 2.28
• Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.16
• Takedown accuracy: 39%
• Significant strikes defense: 57%
• Takedown defense: 89%
• Knockdown average: 0
• Average fight time: 14:53

Belal Muhammad Notable Wins

Muhammad has won over notable names like Tim Means, Demian Maia, Stephen Thompson, Vicente Luque, Dhiego Lima, Sean Brady, Gilbert Burns, Randy Brown, and Edwards.

Belal Muhammad UFC Earnings

Muhammad’s estimated UFC earnings were over $1.2 million, which includes his base pay, fight bonuses, performance bonuses, and sponsorship deals. His most recent and biggest single-fight pay was his rematch against Edwards at UFC 304, where he bagged $465,000.

Belal Muhammad Team and Corner

Muhammad initially trained with head coach Mike Valle at Valle Flow Striking (also known as VFS) Academy in Bensenville, Illinois. But since 2022 he has been training with Eagles MMA and American Kickboxing Academy under the tutelage of former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov and reigning king Islam Makhachev.

This move elevated his martial arts skills and unlocked a better version of Muhammad. He adopted a wrestling-heavy and pressure-forward fighting style like Nurmagomedov and Makhachev.