Ben Askren criticizes Colby Covington's comments at RAF 11 presser
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 8:10 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Ben Askren expressed his disgust towards Colby Covington's comments during the RAF 11 press conference in Milwaukee. After Askren's match against Belal Muhammad, he announced his retirement from competition. Covington, who won the promotion’s crossover belt at the same event, mocked Askren's recent performance. Askren condemned Covington's approach, particularly targeting his remarks about Muhammad's wife, labeling them as 'terrible human-being stuff.' Covington is set to headline RAF 12 against Muhammad in Cleveland.
- •Ben Askren retired after losing to Belal Muhammad at RAF 11.
- •Colby Covington won the crossover belt at RAF 11.
- •Covington made controversial remarks criticizing Askren's performance.
- •Askren called Covington's comments towards Muhammad's wife gross.
- •Covington is scheduled to headline RAF 12 against Muhammad in Cleveland.
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Not-dead Ben Askren reacts to Colby Covington clown show at RAF 11 — ‘Terrible human-being stuff’
"When it comes to self promotion, anyone (and anything) is fair game to Colby Covington. That includes fellow UFC veteran Ben Askren, who overcame a double-lung transplant to make a triumphant return to the wrestling mats at RAF 11 last weekend in Milwaukee. “Funky” came up short against opponent Belal Muhammad and retired from competition, […]
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