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Colby Covington has announced he is pulling out of his booked cruiserweight crossover championship match against Belal Muhammad at RAF 12 on Aug. 22 in Cleveland. Covington, who won the RAF cruiserweight title by defeating Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 11, cited Muhammad's conduct at the post-fight press conference — where Muhammad threw a kick at him before being separated by security — as the reason for his decision. Invoking his status as a shareholder in the promotion, Covington said he made an "executive decision" to move away from the matchup, calling Muhammad unprofessional and not a needle-mover.

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Arman Tsarukyan faces Colby Covington and Ben Askren makes his comeback at RAF 11. The card is now live, with stream information and updates available.

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Ben Askren has opened up about his remarkable comeback to sport, recalling that one year ago he was unable to stand under his own power or perform basic functions while hospitalized. Askren revealed he has a wrestling match scheduled, marking a return to competition after a serious health ordeal.

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The full match card and start time for RAF 11, headlined by Arman Tsarukyan against Colby Covington, have been announced. The event card details are now available for fans ahead of the show.

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Ben Askren says his double-lung transplant now almost feels like a bad dream after returning to wrestling just one year after the procedure. The former UFC and Bellator welterweight champion says he is feeling increasingly normal as he continues his recovery.

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Chael Sonnen has admitted that Ben Askren's wrestling return at RAF 11 initially made him uncomfortable rather than excited. Sonnen acknowledged his reaction was not the inspirational response the news was meant to provoke, but added that his feelings are shifting in a more positive direction.

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