Belal Muhammad fires back after Colby Covington’s brutal fatherhood roast at RAF 11

Belal Muhammad calls out Colby Covington’s ugly insults over fatherhood news

Belal Muhammad has fired back at Colby Covington after the UFC welterweight trash-talked his appearance and partner following Muhammad’s fatherhood announcement.

On 18 June at the RAF 11 press conference in Las Vegas, Covington mocked Muhammad’s looks and his partner, calling her a “gargoyle.” Muhammad, who announced his first child’s birth on social media, didn’t back down and hit back with his own sharp response.

What happened at the RAF 11 press conference?

Covington, never one to miss a chance to stir the pot, used Muhammad’s personal milestone as fresh ammo. “I just got one question for Belal,” Covington said. “Who the f*ck let you hit? Bro, you’re one of the ugliest motherf*ckers I’ve seen in my life. That girl must look like a gargoyle. Disgusting.”

The insults flew as Covington questioned Muhammad’s looks and his partner’s appearance. Muhammad, who has traded barbs with Covington for years, didn’t take the bait quietly. Instead, he doubled down on his own social media, where he shared the happy news with fans and fellow fighters.

Why it matters for Belal Muhammad

This feud isn’t new. Muhammad and Covington have traded insults for years, even though they’ve never fought. Muhammad has accused Covington of ducking him, while Covington has dismissed Muhammad as unexciting. The trash talk keeps the heat on, even if the cage match never happens.

For Muhammad, the fatherhood announcement adds a new layer to his public profile. The American welterweight, known for his toughness and technical striking, now shares a personal milestone that fans and rivals alike have celebrated. Covington’s crude remarks only sharpened the contrast between the two fighters’ public personas.

What comes next for Belal Muhammad?

Muhammad steps into the cage at RAF 11 on 19 July in a co-main event against Ben Askren. Askren, a former Bellator and ONE champion, returns after a life-threatening illness and a double lung transplant. The bout marks Askren’s first competitive fight in years, adding extra stakes to the matchup.

Covington, meanwhile, headlines RAF 11 in a crossover wrestling match against Arman Tsarukyan. The welterweight’s focus stays on his own rivalry, but the Covington-Muhammad feud keeps simmering in the background. Expect more fireworks, whether inside or outside the cage.

Colby Covington also defended Conor McGregor after his UFC 329 loss. Covington praised McGregor’s impact on the sport, calling him a first-ballot Hall of Famer and the biggest star the UFC has ever seen. The comments came just days before RAF 11, where Covington’s own star power will be on full display.