Belal Muhammad has created history, becoming the first Palestinian-American mixed martial arts fighter to win a UFC title on Saturday. He snatches the welterweight crown from English champion Leon Edwards. His winning scores were 48-47, 48-47, and 49-46.
Muhammad fell to his knees right after winning his 11th straight fight and getting the championship belt. He hasn’t lost a fight since 2019.
The 36-year-old Palestinian-American fighter was born in Chicago to Palestinian immigrant parents.