At first, it was "Remember the Name." Now, it's "Remember the Date." UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad has been honored by his hometown city of Chicago with a day in his name. Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson proclaimed Sept.

Chicago Mayor declares "Belal Muhammad Day," celebrating the welterweight champion's achievements and contributions to the community.

That much is clear to three-time UFC title challenger Sonnen, but there is a lot of debate between who Belal Muhammad will defend his championship belt against between Rakhmonov or Usman, with Sonnen presenting an unlikely option for Muhammad that might just fit the bill.

UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad received a high honor from the mayor of Chicago two months after his title triumph over Leon Edwards.