Belal Muhammad vs Dhiego Lima — Fight recap

Belal Muhammad defeated Dhiego Lima by unanimous decision over three rounds on February 13, 2021, with referee Herb Dean officiating. Muhammad controlled the striking exchanges throughout, landing 129 significant strikes at 48% accuracy compared to Lima's 69 at 33%, while accumulating 2:42 of control time.

Muhammad's output came primarily from head strikes (109 of 232), demonstrating his ability to dictate the pace from the outside. Lima attempted one takedown that went nowhere, while Muhammad's lone takedown attempt also failed to materialize, keeping the fight standing where Muhammad's superior volume proved decisive.

The welterweight bout showcased Muhammad's improving consistency as a striker against a defensive-minded opponent who struggled to generate offense beyond leg kicks (26 of 28). The victory positioned Muhammad as a rising contender in a competitive division.