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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.
Live RAF 13 results feature Colby Covington defeating Belal Muhammad by a second‑round technical fall (0:37) to claim the cruiserweight crossover title. The night also showcased Chimaev’s tech‑fall win over Burns, Kennedy Blades retaining the women’s middleweight title by tech fall, and the inaugural featherweight crossover title going to Cayden Henschel by decision, along with several other bouts and title matchups.
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.
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.
RAF 11 in Milwaukee features Arman Tsarukyan vs Colby Covington for the inaugural RAF crossover title, with Ben Askren returning to face Belal Muhammad in the co-main; the card also lists several other bouts and live blogs covering the top two fights as MMA Fighting brings results from the event.
The body of 22-year-old Northern Kentucky University student Murry Alexis Foust was found in Wilder, Kentucky, after she was last seen April 27 in Covington. Police say there is no foul play suspected and the cause of death has not yet been released; Foust was a fine arts major who was set to graduate this year.
RAF 07 from USF Tampa aired on FOX Nation with Arman Tsarukyan defeating Georgio Poullas 2 by decision (9-3) in the main event and Colby Covington defeating Dillon Danis by tech-fall (14-4) in the co-main; the stacked card also featured four title fights and ongoing live results, highlights, and discussion throughout the night.
RAF 7 in Tampa spotlighted Arman Tsarukyan vs Georgio Poullas 2 in a rematch headlining the card, with Colby Covington returning to face Dillon Danis in the co-main. The event also featured Kyle Dake vs Parker Keckelsen and a series of wrestling bouts, with winners including Kyle Snyder, Kennedy Blades, Wyatt Hendrickson, Bo Bassett, Aeoden Sinclair, Jason Nolf, Trent Hidlay and Johnni DiJulius on the main card.
Six U.S. Air Force airmen died when a KC-135 Stratotanker crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, including Capt. Ariana G. Savino, 31, of Covington, Washington; the cause is under investigation and authorities said it was not due to friendly fire.
Colby Covington blasted the UFC for leaving him off the White House event lineup, claiming no fight was offered and suggesting the promotion may want him to meet the Malott/Burns winner instead; he remains active with a March 28 bout against Dillon Danis. Bo Nickal replied on social media that he could face Covington instead of Kyle Daukaus if the fight isn’t signed, continuing their ongoing feud. The card’s other announced fights include Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for an interim title, highlighting ongoing scheduling tensions around UFC’s events.
Former UFC champions Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold are set to face off in the main event of RAF 5 on January 10 in Sunrise, Florida, marking Covington's return to competition after a year off and Rockhold's comeback following a knockout loss, with additional bouts including a cruiserweight championship and a wrestling match.
The Frisch's restaurant in Covington, Kentucky, at Fifth and Philadelphia streets has permanently closed, following the closure of three other locations in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Frisch’s Big Boy has closed its Fifth Street location in Covington, with Sunday being its last day of operation, as confirmed by managers. This closure follows the shutdown of at least three other Tri-State locations earlier in the week. Employees will be retained within the company, and the Kyles Lane location remains the only open Frisch’s Big Boy in Covington.
A train derailed in the Latonia neighborhood of Covington, Kentucky, with four empty rail cars affected, causing blockages on Lincoln Ave. and 33rd Street. CSX reported no injuries, leaks, or spills, and stated that the process of removing the derailed cars from the tracks should be completed between 11 a.m. and noon on Tuesday.
Selena Farrell, 23, appeared in court on manslaughter and abandonment charges after her 2-year-old son was shot and killed by his 3-year-old brother with an unsecured gun left within reach in their Covington apartment. The child later died at Children's Hospital. Farrell, already wanted on a drug parole violation, was accused of leaving the scene and arrested three days later at a hotel in Florence. The father, Tashaun Adams, was also arrested and charged with manslaughter and hindering prosecution. Another individual, Jeremiah Thomas, was charged with helping hide the suspects.