Covington Defends RAF Title Against Muhammad

Colby Covington will defend his RAF cruiserweight crossover championship against longtime rival Belal Muhammad at RAF 13 on Friday night in Miami.

Covington enters the Watsco Center clash with a perfect 4-0 record on the wrestling mats, according to MMA Fighting. The former UFC welterweight champion has yet to taste defeat in the RAF format since making the crossover.

Chimaev Returns Against Burns in Co-Main Event

The card also features a rematch between Khamzat Chimaev and Gilbert Burns in the co-main event. Chimaev won their first meeting by unanimous decision at UFC 273 in April 2022.

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold faces current UFC fighter Joe Pyfer on the main card, while Kennedy Blaydes takes on Diana Avsaragova in another featured bout.

The RAF 13 main card airs on FOX Nation starting at 8 p.m. ET from the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Florida.

Reported via:

• MMA Fighting — RAF 13 Results: Covington vs. Muhammad