Belal Muhammad has signed with ACB Jiu-Jitsu. Yusuf Raisov responded to the news, stating that Muhammad is an excellent grappler and that he is ready to face him.
Belal Muhammad has taken his grappling career in a new direction, signing with ACB Jiu-Jitsu and immediately drawing a response from one of the promotion's established competitors.
Muhammad, nicknamed "Remember the Name," enters the ACB JJ fold as one of the most accomplished active welterweights in mixed martial arts. The 37-year-old American carries a 24-5-0 professional record and currently sits sixth in the UFC welterweight rankings while holding the eighth spot in the pound-for-pound standings. Training out of Roufusport, Muhammad has built his reputation on relentless pressure and a well-rounded game, averaging 4.43 significant strikes landed per minute at 43 percent accuracy and recording 2.14 takedowns per 15 minutes — numbers that reflect just how dangerous he is in both phases of a fight.
Yusuf Raisov wasted no time acknowledging the signing. The Chechen grappler praised Muhammad as an excellent grappler and made clear he is prepared to face him on the mats whenever the opportunity arises.
Why it matters
- Muhammad's welterweight pedigree and wrestling-heavy MMA style translate directly to high-level submission grappling competition
- Raisov's public callout sets up a potential marquee matchup under the ACB JJ banner
- The signing signals growing crossover between elite UFC-level competitors and the expanding professional jiu-jitsu circuit
