What flag does Belal Muhammad have?

Belal Muhammad is an accomplished professional mixed martial artist signed with the UFC. He entered professional mixed martial arts on August 18, 2012, by making his debut against Justin Brock. Muhammad won the fight by a first-round TKO to kick off his professional career. Initially, he spent years fighting in multiple fight promotions.

Riding high on a record of nine wins and no losses, Muhammad stormed his way into the UFC on July 7, 2016, in a fight against Alan Jouban. He suffered unanimous decision loss in the bout, however, the 36-year-old champion later bounced back and established a multi-fight winning streak before receiving a shot at the welterweight title. Muhammad faced Leon Edwards at UFC 304 in a welterweight title showdown where he dominated him and won the fight by a unanimous decision to win the title.

The 36-year-old fighter is set to defend his title against Jack Della Maddalena at UFC 315 on May 10, 2025.

Belal Muhammad's flag

Belal Muhammad carries the Palestinian flag to his fights. Muhammad proudly represents his Palestinian heritage since he was born to Palestinian parents in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The Palestinian flag symbolizes his support for his community in Palestine.

Muhammad has previously stated that carrying the Palestinian flag is a way to draw attention to the "plight of the Palestinian people" and to raise awareness of their struggle. He believes that by using his platform as a professional athlete, he can bring much-needed attention to the cause and inspire others to take action as well.

Belal Muhammad’s Palestinian roots

Belal Muhammad's parents immigrated from Palestine and settled in the United States. The Arab region is battered by decades old political and territorial conflicts with Israel. The UFC welterweight champion has publicly shared his support for the Arab state and asserted his Palestinian heritage and its significance in his fighting career.

Last Updated on May 7, 2025