Ben Askren Returns to Face Belal Muhammad at RAF on July 18; Merab Breaks Nose at RAF Event

Ben Askren is set to compete against Belal Muhammad at a RAF event on July 18. Belal Muhammad's first reaction upon being offered the fight was to ask whether Askren was healthy. Separately, Merab Dvalishvili confirmed he suffered a broken nose during a recent RAF appearance while grappling with Frankie Edgar, though he downplayed the injury.