Colby Covington claims UFC 296 bout with Belal Muhammad is off following scuffle at press conference
Colby Covington has stated that his upcoming fight against Belal Muhammad at UFC 296 has been canceled. The reason cited for the potential cancellation is an altercation that occurred between the two fighters during the pre-fight press conference.
According to Covington, a physical confrontation took place at the press event, leading to the decision to call off their scheduled bout. Further details regarding the exact nature of the scuffle and its immediate aftermath were not immediately available, but the welterweight contender conveyed his belief that the fight is no longer on.
This news, if confirmed by the UFC, would represent a significant disruption to the UFC 296 card. Covington and Muhammad have a history of animosity, and their matchup was one of the highly anticipated bouts on the event's lineup.
English Translation:
Colby Covington has announced that his scheduled UFC 296 fight against Belal Muhammad is off. He attributes this potential cancellation to a scuffle that occurred between them at the press conference.
Covington claims a physical altercation took place at the event, which he believes has led to the fight being canceled. Specifics about the incident and its consequences have not been widely released, but the welterweight contender expressed his view that the bout will not proceed.
If officially confirmed by the UFC, this development would significantly alter the UFC 296 fight card. Covington and Muhammad share a notable rivalry, and their contest was anticipated by many fans.
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