Video! Belal Muhammad attacks Colby Covington at RAF 11 press conference

It has been brewing for years.

class="wp-block-paragraph">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.

class="wp-block-paragraph">In the main event, three-time former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Welterweight title challenger Colby Covington defeated Arman Tsarukyan to win the inaugural RAF Cruiserweight Crossover title (watch highlights). In the co-main event, former UFC Welterweight champion Belal Muhammad spoiled Ben Askren’s return to the wrestling mats (watch highlights).

class="wp-block-paragraph">Both winners later appeared at the RAF 11 post-fight press conference.

class="wp-block-paragraph">And eventually, things combusted.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Muhammad was at the podium first, and when asked what he thought about Covington’s match, “Remember the Name” did not exactly offer a glowing review.

class="wp-block-paragraph">“Colby sucks,” Muhammad said. “It’s like doing laundry. I’m not paying attention to that clown.”

class="wp-block-paragraph">Covington showed up roughly seven minutes into the press conference, and after giving Tsarukyan some praise, Muhammad immediately jumped in.

class="wp-block-paragraph">“You beat a Lightweight,” Muhammad said. “Why don’t you go against a Welterweight?”

class="wp-block-paragraph">Covington fired right back.

class="wp-block-paragraph">“You barely beat a dead guy,” Covington said, referring to Askren’s return after nearly dying and undergoing a double lung transplant. “This guy can only score on a dead guy and a gargoyle.”

class="wp-block-paragraph">That “gargoyle” shot appeared to be aimed at Muhammad’s wife, which obviously did not help things.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Not long after the back-and-forth started, RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein announced that Covington vs. Muhammad will serve as the co-main event of RAF 12.

class="wp-block-paragraph">When asked about the upcoming match, Covington called it easy money.

class="wp-block-paragraph">“This is going to be the easiest match I get in RAF,” Covington said. “I’m surprised they are going to give me a free win like that. Super exciting for me. Easy money.”

class="wp-block-paragraph">From there, the two kept bickering.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Muhammad accused Covington of running, while Covington called him a “cross-eyed dork” and an “ugly motherf—ker.” The questions continued, but Muhammad kept jumping in and trying to talk over Covington.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Eventually, “Chaos” snapped.

class="wp-block-paragraph">“Shut the f—k up before I smack the s—t out of you, b—ch,” Covington said.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Muhammad immediately responded.

class="wp-block-paragraph">“Step up,” Muhammad said. “Come here.”

class="wp-block-paragraph">Seconds later, Muhammad got out of his seat, charged toward Covington and kicked “Chaos” as he was standing up.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Security quickly rushed between them, separated both men and escorted them out of the press conference before things got even uglier.

class="wp-block-paragraph">So, yeah, RAF 12 already has some heat.

class="wp-block-paragraph">Watch the entire RAF 11 post-fight press conference below:

For more RAF 11 results, highlights, and coverage click HERE.