Belal Muhammad is an American mixed martial artist who is currently competing in the UFC welterweight division. A professional since 2012, he has also competed for Bellator and Titan FC. As of April 12, 2022, he is #6 in the UFC welterweight rankings.
Belal Muhammad: Eye| High School| Flag| Palestine
Eye:
Leon Edwards’ return was spoiled after an accidental eye poke on Belal Muhammad. 3. Belal Muhammad was unable to continue after a sickening eye poke.
In doing so, it effectively ruled ‘Rocky’ out for a period of more than a year and ended in him losing his welterweight ranking and watching his rivals remain active.
Footage from the UFC captured the emotional moment Edwards spoke to his mother after the bout and was unable to contain his emotions following yet another incident depriving him of a chance to shine.
High School:
Bogan High School
Muhammad was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, to Palestinian parents. He has four siblings. He wrestled at Bogan High School and attended, but did not complete a degree, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois College of Law is the law school of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a public university in Champaign, Illinois. It was established in 1897 and offers the J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. degrees.
Flag:
the Palestinian flag
Belal Muhammad carried the Palestinian flag in every fight
However, Muhammad has been carrying the Palestinian flag in every one of his fights, even before the UFC. “I’m never going to shy away from represnting my people.”
Born: 9 July 1988 (age 33 years), Chicago, Illinois, United States
Palestine:
the early hours of Sunday morning, June 13, Belal Muhammad will step into the famous UFC Octagon to take on the world’s 10th-ranked welterweight Demian Maia of Brazil. And two things will be on his mind.
First, considering the global platform of UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) 263 and caliber of his opponent, the Chicago-born and based fighter will have the biggest opportunity yet to showcase his skills to the world.
