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Colby Covington overwhelmed Belal Muhammad 10-0 in RAF 13’s main event in Miami, and Muhammad posted after the fight vowing to own the loss and get back to work, notably not naming Covington in his praise.
Colby Covington dominated Belal Muhammad to a 10-0 tech fall at RAF 13 in Miami, opening with a four-point throw and cruising to the finish; the win sparks talk of a Covington vs. Khamzat Chimaev showdown next as both sides began to goodwill afterward.
Colby Covington rolled to a 10-0 technical victory over Belal Muhammad in the RAF 13 main event, remaining undefeated in RAF and quickly naming potential future opponents (including Burns, Usman, Woodley, and Chimaev) after a dominant performance that featured an eye-poke pause and decisive takedowns.
Live RAF 13 results from the Watsco Center in Miami feature Colby Covington defending his cruiserweight crossover title against Belal Muhammad in the main event, with Khamzat Chimaev returning to face Gilbert Burns in the co-main, plus Luke Rockhold vs. Joe Pyfer and other bouts; updates are provided by MMA Fighting on FOX Nation.
Belal Muhammad says Colby Covington is seeking restraining orders to block any incident, with police on standby for RAF 13 as Muhammad vows to win in their wrestling-style showdown.
Belal Muhammad agrees with Dana White that Ian Machado Garry lacked killer instinct in his title fight loss to Islam Makhachev at UFC 330, criticizing Garry’s apparent 'hugging' and failure to seize momentum in the fifth round despite a close, two-round tie on the cards; Garry earned his title shot by defeating Muhammad earlier at UFC Fight Night 265.
Belal Muhammad, who has trained with Islam Makhachev and faced Ian Machado Garry before, predicts Makhachev will cut off Garry's space, wear him down with pressure and grappling, and likely secure a late submission in the fourth or fifth round at UFC 330, despite Garry's movement and counters.
Colby Covington, furious after a post-fight melee with Belal Muhammad at RAF 11, labeled Muhammad an 'unprofessional little clown' and said he may pull their RAF 12 matchup in favor of a tougher opponent, though he’ll let fans decide if the fight goes ahead. Muhammad won at RAF 11, and Covington warned the incident could derail the event while insisting he’s willing to fight if the public demands it.
Ben Askren returned to combat sports a year after his double lung transplant, losing 6-3 to Belal Muhammad at Real American Freestyle; ESPN noted he started strong but fatigued late, and he symbolically left his shoes on the mat after retiring from the bout. This was his first action since a 2021 Jake Paul boxing loss, and he finishes with a 19-2 MMA record (31-11 freestyle) and two-time Missouri national wrestling titles.
Colby Covington defeated Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 11 to win the promotion's crossover championship and will defend the title against Belal Muhammad at RAF 12 in Cleveland on August 22, with Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs set to headline against Sean Brady.
At RAF11, Colby Covington defeated Arman Tsarukyan to hand him his first loss since 2022, while Belal Muhammad rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat Ben Askren. After the event, Muhammad and Covington traded trash talk and escalated into a physical altercation on stage, though officials restrained them and the conference concluded without further incident.
Belal Muhammad defeated Ben Askren by decision at RAF 11 in Askren’s final fight; Askren, who had returned from serious health issues including pneumonia and a lung transplant, fought a measured defense but faded late, leading to Muhammad’s win and Askren’s retirement after the bout.
Chael Sonnen says he feels uncomfortable about Ben Askren’s planned return to competition at RAF 11 against Belal Muhammad, coming less than a year after Askren’s life-saving double-lung transplant; Muhammad vows to fight to win, while others like Joe Rogan have voiced concerns.
Chael Sonnen says Ben Askren’s return at RAF 11 makes him uncomfortable, though he credits Belal Muhammad for stepping up to the fight and highlights the broader significance of Askren’s health comeback in MMA.
Belal Muhammad posted an upbeat Instagram message after a lopsided loss to Gabriel Bonfim in the UFC Vegas 118 main event, marking his third straight setback in the octagon; he thanked supporters, reflected on the journey and lessons, and said he’ll be back, while also congratulating friend Brendan Allen on his win over Edmen Shahbazyan in the co-main event.