Colby Covington targets ex-UFC middleweight champ after Belal Muhammad clash
Colby Covington has officially canceled his proposed wrestling match against Belal Muhammad and is now seeking new opponents. He has expressed interest in a rematch with Arman Tsarukyan and a potential contest against Khamzat Chimaev.
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The proposed wrestling match between Colby Covington and Belal Muhammad is no longer happening. After weeks of speculation following their heated confrontation at Real American Freestyle (RAF) 11, Covington has confirmed that the matchup has been called off. Speaking to Submission Radio, the former UFC interim welterweight champion revealed that he is now looking at different opponents for his next appearance.Instead of facing Muhammad, Covington said he wants another match against Arman Tsarukyan after defeating him at RAF 11. He also expressed interest in testing himself against undefeated UFC star Khamzat Chimaev in a wrestling contest. His latest comments have shifted attention away from Muhammad and toward two of the biggest names in mixed martial arts.Colby Covington eyes new wrestling challenges after Belal Muhammad fight falls throughColby Covington has officially ended any hopes of a wrestling match against Belal Muhammad, despite the rivalry between the two continuing to grow.
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