Covington and Muhammad rivalry escalates ahead of RAF 12
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 5:45 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Colby Covington and Belal Muhammad are set to clash in the co-main event of RAF 12 on August 22 in Cleveland following their respective victories at RAF 11. Tensions heightened after an altercation at the post-event press conference, where Muhammad kicked at Covington, leading to security intervention. Despite Covington's reluctance to continue the matchup due to perceived unprofessionalism from Muhammad, RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein remains optimistic, stating Covington is expected to compete, whether against Muhammad or an alternate. The final fight arrangement has yet to be confirmed, with a possibility of the event shifting to Miami.
- •Covington and Muhammad are booked for RAF 12 on August 22.
- •An altercation occurred between the two at the RAF 11 press conference.
- •Covington expresses doubts about fighting Muhammad after the incident.
- •Bronstein insists Covington will compete, regardless of Muhammad's availability.
- •Possible fight location change to Miami if Muhammad withdraws.
- 5:45 AMYahoo Sports — RAF refuses to let Covington-Muhammad rivalry fade away
"RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein remains confident that a matchup between Colby Covington and Belal Muhammad will come to fruition.
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