UFC welterweight contender Belal Muhammad didn’t hold back in his recent assessment of Colby Covington’s conduct. Following news that Covington has initiated legal proceedings against fellow fighter Jorge Masvidal, Muhammad issued a brief yet potent four-word message, which has been widely interpreted as a harsh condemnation of Covington’s decision to take a dispute outside the octagon.
Muhammad’s concise statement, reportedly, “Stay in the cage.”, reflects a sentiment shared by some within the mixed martial arts community who believe conflicts between fighters should be resolved within the sport’s competitive framework rather than through legal channels. This pointed remark from Muhammad adds to the ongoing discourse surrounding fighter conduct and the boundaries of professional rivalry, clearly favoring in-cage resolutions over courtroom battles.
