Belal Muhammad may be the most unassuming current champion in mixed martial arts, but two characteristics jump off the page: persistence and consistency.
The undisputed Ultimate Fighting Championship welterweight titleholder will enter his 2025 campaign unbeaten in his past 11 outings, having compiled a 10-0 record with one no contest in that span. Muhammad, 36, last saw action at UFC 304, where he captured the 170-pound crown with a five-round unanimous decision over Leon Edwards on July 27. He has not lost a fight in almost five years.
As Muhammad awaits word from UFC matchmakers on his next assignment, here are five things you might not know about him: