Palestinian-American Belal Muhammad won the UFC welterweight title, becoming the first Palestinian fighter to do so.

Palestinian-American fighter Belal Muhammad made history by becoming the first Palestinian mixed martial artist to win a UFC title. Muhammad, born to Palestinian parents in Chicago, defeated Leon Edwards in a five-round unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 49-46) at UFC 304, winning the welterweight crown. This was his eleventh straight win since 2019, and he dedicated the victory to his family, his people, and Palestine.

July 28, 2024
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