Q1. In which city was Belal Muhammad born?
A. Detroit, Michigan
B. Chicago, Illinois
C. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
D. Cleveland, Ohio
Answer: B. Chicago, Illinois
Q2. On what date was Belal Muhammad born?
A. June 15, 1987
B. July 9, 1988
C. August 12, 1989
D. May 3, 1990
Answer: B. July 9, 1988
Q3. What is Belal Muhammad’s ethnic heritage through his parents?
A. Lebanese-American
B. Syrian-American
C. Palestinian-American
D. Jordanian-American
Answer: C. Palestinian-American
Q4. At which high school did Belal Muhammad wrestle?
A. Bogan High School
B. Lane Technical High School
C. Whitney Young High School
D. Lincoln Park High School
Answer: A. Bogan High School
Q5. Who was Belal Muhammad’s high-school wrestling coach who later became a professional MMA fighter and PFL champion?
A. Daniel Cormier
B. Louis Taylor
C. Matt Lindland
D. Ben Askren
Answer: B. Louis Taylor
Q6. For approximately how many years did Belal Muhammad wrestle in high school before quitting the team?
A. One year
B. Four years
C. Three years
D. Two years
Answer: D. Two years
Q7. What was Belal Muhammad’s primary academic focus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign?
A. Business administration
B. Physical education
C. Pre-law / law studies
D. Engineering
Answer: C. Pre-law / law studies
Q8. What event first rekindled Belal Muhammad’s interest in combat sports while he was in college?
A. Watching a UFC event on television
B. Seeing his former wrestling coach Louis Taylor fighting in a newspaper (Strikeforce)
C. Attending a local MMA gym open house
D. Competing in a college grappling tournament
Answer: B. Seeing his former wrestling coach Louis Taylor fighting in a newspaper (Strikeforce)
Q9. What is Belal Muhammad’s widely known nickname?
A. The Palestinian Powerhouse
B. Chicago Closer
C. Remember the Name
D. The Windy City Warrior
Answer: C. Remember the Name
Q10. In which year did Belal Muhammad turn professional in MMA?
A. 2012
B. 2013
C. 2014
D. 2016
Answer: A. 2012
Q11. What professional title did Belal Muhammad win before joining the UFC?
A. Bellator Welterweight Championship
B. Strikeforce Welterweight Championship
C. WSOF Welterweight Championship
D. Titan FC Welterweight Championship
Answer: D. Titan FC Welterweight Championship
Q12. Whom did Belal Muhammad defeat by TKO to capture the Titan FC Welterweight title?
A. Zane Kamaka
B. Steve Carl
C. Keith Johnson
D. Chris Curtis
Answer: B. Steve Carl
Q13. In which round did Belal Muhammad stop Steve Carl to win the Titan FC title?
A. Round 2
B. Round 3
C. Round 4
D. Round 5
Answer: C. Round 4
Q14. What was Belal Muhammad’s professional record when he signed with the UFC?
A. 7-0
B. 8-1
C. 9-0
D. 10-0
Answer: C. 9-0
Q15. Against whom did Belal Muhammad make his UFC debut in July 2016?
A. Augusto Montano
B. Alan Jouban
C. Vicente Luque
D. Randy Brown
Answer: B. Alan Jouban
Q16. What was the result of Belal Muhammad’s UFC debut against Alan Jouban?
A. Win by TKO
B. Win by decision
C. Draw
D. Loss by unanimous decision
Answer: D. Loss by unanimous decision
Q17. What special recognition did Belal Muhammad and Alan Jouban receive for their UFC debut bout?
A. Performance of the Night
B. Submission of the Night
C. Knockout of the Night
D. Fight of the Night
Answer: D. Fight of the Night
Q18. What is Belal Muhammad’s listed height?
A. 5’9″
B. 5’11”
C. 6’0″
D. 6’1″
Answer: B. 5’11”
Q19. What is Belal Muhammad’s approximate reach?
A. 72 inches
B. 73 inches
C. 74 inches
D. 76 inches
Answer: A. 72 inches
Q20. What is Belal Muhammad’s primary fighting stance?
A. Southpaw
B. Orthodox
C. Switch
D. Open stance
Answer: B. Orthodox
Q21. What rank does Belal Muhammad hold in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu?
A. Blue belt
B. Purple belt
C. Brown belt
D. Black belt
Answer: C. Brown belt
Q22. At which major event and against which opponent did Belal Muhammad win the UFC Welterweight Championship?
A. UFC 288 vs. Gilbert Burns
B. UFC 304 vs. Leon Edwards
C. UFC 280 vs. Sean Brady
D. UFC 315 vs. Jack Della Maddalena
Answer: B. UFC 304 vs. Leon Edwards
Q23. In what year and by what method did Belal Muhammad become UFC Welterweight Champion?
A. 2023 by knockout
B. 2022 by TKO
C. 2025 by submission
D. 2024 by unanimous decision
Answer: D. 2024 by unanimous decision
Q24. Belal Muhammad is historically noted as the first UFC champion of what background?
A. First Arab / Palestinian-descent UFC champion
B. First African-American welterweight champion
C. First Muslim heavyweight champion
D. First Chicago-born lightweight champion
Answer: A. First Arab / Palestinian-descent UFC champion
Q25. Which of the following best describes the foundation of Belal Muhammad’s fighting style?
A. Pure knockout striking power
B. Elite wrestling and pressure grappling combined with cardio
C. High-volume spinning kicks
D. Primarily submission hunting
Answer: B. Elite wrestling and pressure grappling combined with cardio
