Colby Covington reacts to ‘unprofessional little clown’ Belal Muhammad starting melee at RAF 11 post-fight press conference

Key Points:

• Colby Covington and Belal Muhammad's planned co-main event fight at RAF 12 is uncertain after a heated altercation at a recent press conference nearly led to a brawl.
• Covington criticized Muhammad for unprofessional behavior and accused him of making racist comments about his UFC title opportunities, while Muhammad responded with a cheap shot kick during the press event.
• Covington expressed frustration with Muhammad's performance and relevance, suggesting he might withdraw from the fight and seek a more challenging opponent to defend his RAF crossover title.
• Despite the tension, Covington stated he is open to fan input on whether the fight should proceed, emphasizing RAF's commitment to listening to its audience and maintaining professionalism to avoid incidents that could harm the promotion.
• Muhammad, who recently secured his first RAF win after a mixed UFC record, remains a controversial figure in the rivalry, which has been ongoing through media exchanges for several years.