Belal Muhammad posts first statement after 10-0 loss to Colby Covington in RAF 13 grudge match

Former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad suffered a lopsided 10-0 tech fall loss to Colby Covington in the main event of RAF 13 in Miami. The crossover wrestling match followed a heated buildup, which included a physical altercation between the two fighters at a press conference in July. Following the defeat, Muhammad released a statement on social media, writing that he will own the result, learn from it, and get back to work.

This loss continues a difficult run for the 38-year-old Muhammad, who has secured only one victory in his last six matches across MMA and wrestling. His recent setbacks include three consecutive UFC defeats against Jack Della Maddalena, Ian Machado Garry, and Gabriel Bonfim, following his title-winning performance against Leon Edwards in July 2024.