Belal Muhammad brawl sparks Colby Covington feud after UFC Oklahoma City card

Belal Muhammad’s post-fight brawl with Colby Covington at UFC Oklahoma City on 19 Jul 2026 has now derailed their planned Real American Freestyle Wrestling crossover bout and reignited Covington’s feud with Kamaru Usman.

What happened at UFC Oklahoma City?

On 19 Jul 2026, UFC Oklahoma City delivered a stacked main card headlined by Dricus Du Plessis’ unanimous decision win over Kamaru Usman. Usman, 39, fell to 4-5 in his last five fights, though Dana White insisted he still has it. Meanwhile, Colby Covington-who fought on the same card-became the inaugural Real American Freestyle Wrestling crossover champion by beating Arman Tsarukyan.

How Belal Muhammad’s brawl changed the script

After Covington’s RAF win, the two clashed at the post-event press conference, sparking a full-blown brawl on stage. The promotion immediately booked Covington vs. Belal Muhammad for RAF 12. But on 21 Jul 2026, Covington announced he had scrapped the match, calling Muhammad a ‘filthy animal’ and blaming him for the fracas. Covington then pivoted to demanding a trilogy with Usman, branding him a ‘fake person’ and vowing to break him on the wrestling mats.

Covington’s next move: trilogy with Usman?

Covington told The Ariel Helwani Show that he wants a trilogy with Usman, framing it as a chance to settle scores outside MMA. “He’s a fake person and he got his a- beat,” Covington said. “We have unfinished business. If he wants to take a shot at this Cruiserweight Crossover World Championship at RAF, come get it.” Covington also mocked Muhammad as a “D2 scrub,” insisting he’s a “D1 All-American” who will expose him in six minutes on the mat.

What’s next for Kamaru Usman?

Despite the calls for retirement, Usman told reporters he’s not done. Dana White backed him up, telling media that Usman “still’s got it” and will keep fighting-either at welterweight or middleweight, depending on the offers. Usman’s next opponent and date remain unannounced as of 21 Jul 2026.