Covington and Jones trade insults over Steveson's coaching future
Colby Covington urged Gable Steveson to leave Jon Jones' corner after a 12-second knockout loss, while Jones dismissed the criticism as obsession and defended his undefeated record.
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Steveson urged to ditch Jones and return to wrestling after UFC 331 upset
Colby Covington criticized Gable Steveson after UFC 331's shocking KO loss, saying Steveson abandoned his wrestling roots and should switch camps to focus on wrestling again, while bluntly calling Jon Jones a negative influence as a coach; with Jones taking on a coaching role, Steveson's MMA future remains uncertain as he contemplates his next move.
Covington urges Steveson to cut ties with Jones and return to wrestling roots
Colby Covington urged Gable Steveson to cut ties with Jon Jones after Steveson's 12‑second knockout loss at UFC 331, arguing Jones brings bad energy and urging Steveson to return to his wrestling roots and switch camps to refocus.
Muhammad’s RAF 13 Defeat: Owning the Loss, Silent on Covington
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.
Covington Dominates Muhammad in RAF 13, Teases Next Opponents
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.
Muhammad Claims Covington Has Restraining Order, Police On Standby for RAF 13
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.
Woodley rules out Covington rematch, eyes Chimaev and top RAF bouts in Moscow
Woodley says he isn’t pursuing a Colby Covington rematch in RAF, instead targeting big tests like Khamzat Chimaev in Moscow and potential bouts against elite wrestlers such as Jordan Burroughs, highlighting his wrestling pedigree and focus on the sport’s top competition.
Covington set to defend RAF belt vs Belal Muhammad after Tsarukyan win
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.
Covington Captures Inaugural RAF Crossover Belt Over Tsarukyan
Colby Covington defeated Arman Tsarukyan 5-3 to win the inaugural RAF crossover belt in Milwaukee, leveraging an early 3-0 lead and stout defense to mute Tsarukyan’s offense, then praised his opponent and floated future opponents such as Belal Muhammad and Khamzat Chimaev.
Muhammad-Covington brawl erupts at RAF11 press conference
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.
Covington Clinches RAF Crossover Belt in Milwaukee
Colby Covington defeated Arman Tsarukyan 5-3 to win the RAF Crossover world title at RAF 11 in Milwaukee, racing to a 3-0 lead before Tsarukyan rallied to 5-3; it was Tsarukyan’s first defeat in over four years, and Covington framed the bout as a showcase of cross-promotional MMA.
Covington captures RAF crossover belt, targets Chimaev and company
Colby Covington defeated Arman Tsarukyan in the RAF 11 main event to win the cruiserweight crossover title, boosting his RAF record to 3-0 while handing Tsarukyan his first RAF loss. In his post-fight interview, Covington praised Tsarukyan and immediately began calling out former UFC champions Khamzat Chimaev, Belal Muhammad and Tyron Woodley as his next opponents, promising to defend the belt for America.
Covington defends McGregor after UFC 329 injury, blasts Poirier
Colby Covington says he won't kick Conor McGregor while he's down after McGregor's UFC 329 injury, praising his star power and predicting a return to fighting, while openly blasting Dustin Poirier as a fraud and noting McGregor's need for competition to stay grounded and to fulfill his UFC contract.
Tsarukyan Cruises to Victory in RAF Georgia, Sets Up Covington Showdown
Arman Tsarukyan dominated Kuat Khamitov at RAF Georgia, finishing by technical fall to move to 7-0 in RAF and setting up a UFC clash with Colby Covington in Milwaukee next week.
Steveson Headlines RAF 09 Debut Against Romanov in Texas
RAF 09 returns tonight from the College Park Center in Arlington, TX, streaming on FOX Nation, with Olympic champ Gable Steveson making his RAF debut to face Alexandr Romanov in the main event. The card also features Colby Covington vs. Chris Weidman in the co-main, plus other notable bouts including Merab Dvalishvili vs. Frankie Edgar, as live results and highlights roll in starting at 8 p.m. ET.