Belal Muhammad vs Curtis Millender — Fight recap

Belal Muhammad defeated Curtis Millender via unanimous decision over three rounds on April 13, 2019, with referee Marc Goddard overseeing the bout. Muhammad landed 47 significant strikes at 43% accuracy while controlling the cage for 8:17, establishing dominance through wrestling and positional pressure despite converting only 2 of 6 takedown attempts.

Millender matched Muhammad's output with 48 significant strikes at 50% accuracy and landed 22 leg kicks, but his inability to secure takedowns or generate meaningful control time—registering just 0:02 of control—left him unable to dictate the fight's narrative. The welterweight bout showcased Muhammad's well-rounded approach, combining his striking volume with grappling pressure, while Millender's striking accuracy couldn't overcome his lack of wrestling offense.

The victory demonstrated Muhammad's capacity to grind out competitive decisions against durable opponents.