(This story was updated to add new information.) The 170-pound was up for grabs at UFC 304, and after years of waiting for a shot, Belal Muhammad (24-3 MMA, 15-3 UFC) dethroned champion Leon Edwards (22-4 MMA, 14-3 UFC). The welterweight division in the UFC has had some lengthy title reigns. Take a look at a chronological history of the UFC’s 170-pound belt.
Belal Muhammad credits Khabib Nurmagomedov for UFC title win
August 29, 2024
Kamaru Usman calls Belal Muhammad ‘a not-so-good version of myself,’ Muhammad fires back
August 16, 2024
Paddy Pimblett reacts to Islam Makhachev touting him as potential future UFC title challenger: ‘We’re coming’
August 12, 2024
Darren Till loves Belal Muhammad, but explains why him becoming UFC champion is ‘good and bad’
August 9, 2024
Chael Sonnen wants UFC to reconsider Muhammad Mokaev: ‘I hope that they get it worked out’
August 7, 2024
MMA Junkie’s Fight of the Month for July: Jean Silva, Drew Dober deliver blood-soaked banger in Denver
August 5, 2024
Belal Muhammad fires back at Colby Covington’s criticism of UFC title win: ‘You’ll never touch the gold’
August 5, 2024
UFC 304 ‘Fight Motion’: Super-slow motion video of Aspinall’s KO, Paddy ‘The Baddy’ sleeper
August 5, 2024
MMA Junkie’s Submission of the Month for July: Paddy Pimblett cracks King Green’s defense after 15 years
August 4, 2024
MMA Junkie’s Knockout of the Month for July: Montel Jackson arrives with 18-second stunner
August 3, 2024
Renato Moicano responds to Paddy Pimblett’s UFC 304 callout: ‘Be prepared because I’m going to f*ck you up’
August 2, 2024
Belal Muhammad’s boxing coach responds to critics from viral pre-fight claims: ‘Nobody believed us’
July 31, 2024
Oban Elliott changes ‘infamous’ definition, wants spot on another big card after UFC 304
July 30, 2024