Belal Muhammad has signed with ACB JJ. Yusuf Raisov responded to the signing, stating that Muhammad is an excellent wrestler and that he is ready to face him.
Belal Muhammad, the former UFC welterweight champion, has signed with ACB Jiu-Jitsu, with the announcement coming on May 27, 2026.
Muhammad enters the grappling circuit as one of the most decorated mixed martial artists to make the move. The 37-year-old American, who trains out of Roufusport, holds a professional MMA record of 24-5-0 and is currently ranked sixth in the UFC welterweight division and eighth in the pound-for-pound standings. Standing five-foot-eleven with a 72-inch reach, he fights out of an orthodox stance and has built his reputation on relentless wrestling and pressure. His numbers back that up — he averages 2.14 takedowns per 15 minutes in MMA competition, and his striking volume of 4.43 significant strikes landed per minute reflects his constant forward aggression.
The signing drew an immediate response from ACB JJ competitor Yusuf Raisov, who acknowledged Muhammad as an excellent wrestler and stated publicly that he is prepared to face him.
Why it matters
- Muhammad's elite wrestling credentials make him a credible threat on the ACB JJ circuit from day one
- Raisov's callout sets up a potential high-profile grappling matchup between two accomplished competitors
- The signing continues a broader trend of active MMA fighters testing themselves in submission grappling competitions
