Belal Muhammad has signed a contract with the ACB JJ jiu-jitsu promotion.
Belal Muhammad, one of the welterweight division's most recognizable names, has signed a contract with ACB JJ, adding a jiu-jitsu competition platform to his fighting portfolio.
Muhammad, nicknamed "Remember the Name," carries a professional MMA record of 24 wins and 5 losses and currently sits sixth in the UFC welterweight rankings while holding the eighth spot in the pound-for-pound standings. The 37-year-old American, who trains out of Roufusport, stands five-foot-eleven with a 72-inch reach and competes out of an orthodox stance. He has built his reputation as a high-output striker, landing 4.43 significant strikes per minute at 43 percent accuracy, while also maintaining a steady grappling presence with 2.14 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Muhammad is a top-ten pound-for-pound fighter, making his crossover into jiu-jitsu competition a notable move for ACB JJ's profile.
- His grappling credentials in MMA suggest he brings genuine submission skills to the jiu-jitsu ruleset, not just a marquee name.
- The signing underscores a broader trend of elite MMA welterweights competing across combat sports disciplines.
