Belal Muhammad kicks Colby Covington at RAF 11 press conference
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 5:29 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Chaos erupted at the post-fight press conference for Real American Freestyle (RAF) 11 on July 18, 2026, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, following Colby Covington's victory over Arman Tsarukyan. Belal Muhammad criticized Covington's performance and called him out, leading to a heated exchange. The tension escalated when Muhammad confronted Covington, resulting in Muhammad kicking him as security intervened. This altercation sets the stage for their upcoming match at RAF 12, where Covington expressed confidence in a victory.
- •Colby Covington won the RAF 11 main event against Arman Tsarukyan.
- •Belal Muhammad and Covington exchanged heated insults at the press conference.
- •Muhammad kicked Covington after a verbal spat during the event.
- •RAFF 12 will feature Muhammad vs. Covington as a co-main event.
- •The incident marks a notable escalation in their long-standing rivalry.
- 5:29 AMYahoo Sports — Video! Belal Muhammad attacks Colby Covington at RAF 11 press conference
"It has been brewing for years. Real American Freestyle (RAF) 11 went down tonight (Sat., July 18, 2026) inside UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the post-fight press conference ended with absolute chaos. In the main event, three-time former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight title challenger Colby Covington defeated Arman Tsarukyan to win the […]
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