Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proclaimed September 20 as the day to honor UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad during a ceremony held at the Harold Washington Library Center.
Brandon Johnson
Proud to congratulate UFC Champion @bullyb170! First Palestinian-American (and @chipubschools grad) from the South Side of Chicago to win the title. Johnson wrote on social media.
Belal Muhammad
REMEMBER THE DATE Honored and blessed Chicago we got our own day …love my city.
Muhammad last entered the octagon in July 2024 at UFC 304, where he won against Leon Edwards by unanimous decision. His professional record boasts 24 victories, three defeats, and one no-contest.
