“That was one of those tough fights where you always think about fighting Demian Maia, how it's going to be, and then all of a sudden, he gets you down in the first round and you're like, 'Oh crap, I was not expecting that.'”

American professional mixed martial artist, active since 2012

Belal Muhammad is an American professional mixed martial artist, active since 2012, who competes in the UFC welterweight division. He is a former UFC Welterweight Champion and has also fought for Bellator and Titan FC. He built his career in mixed martial arts across several major promotions before reaching the top of the UFC division. His work is defined by competition at welterweight, and he remains a recognized name in the sport.