Former UFC Title Challenger to Face Dillon Danis at RAF 7

Colby Covington and Dillon Danis set for high-profile wrestling match in Tampa

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington will face Dillon Danis, a grappling specialist and former Conor McGregor training partner, in a wrestling match at the upcoming RAF 7 event in Tampa, Florida on March 28. Covington and Danis are known for their brash personalities and history of stirring up controversy in the combat sports world.

Why it matters

This matchup between two of the most polarizing figures in MMA is sure to generate significant interest and hype leading up to the event. Covington and Danis have a history of trash talk and confrontations, making this a highly anticipated clash between two fighters known for their ability to draw attention.

The details

Covington, a former UFC interim welterweight champion, is coming off a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley in his last UFC fight in December 2024. He recently defeated Luke Rockhold in a wrestling match at RAF 5. Danis, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist, has competed twice in MMA under the Bellator banner, winning both fights by submission. He also had a high-profile boxing match against Logan Paul in 2023 that ended in a brawl. Danis is the current Misfits MMA light heavyweight champion.

  • Covington and Danis will face off at RAF 7 on March 28, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.
  • Covington last fought in the UFC in December 2024, suffering a stoppage loss to Joaquin Buckley.
  • Danis competed twice in MMA from 2018 to 2019, winning both fights by submission under the Bellator banner.
  • Danis defeated Warren Spencer to become the Misfits MMA light heavyweight champion in 2025.

The players

Colby Covington

A former UFC interim welterweight champion known for his brash personality and trash-talking abilities.

Dillon Danis

A Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist who gained fame as a training partner of Conor McGregor and has competed in both MMA and boxing.

Arman Tsarukyan

A fighter scheduled to compete in a grudge rematch against Georgio Poullas at RAF 7.

Georgio Poullas

Tsarukyan's opponent in the RAF 7 grudge rematch, who was previously accused of multiple fouls in their previous matchup.

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What’s next

The main event of RAF 7 will be a grudge rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas, who previously met at RAF 6 where Poullas was accused of multiple fouls.

The takeaway

This matchup between the outspoken Covington and the controversial Danis promises to be a highly anticipated and potentially explosive event, as the two fighters' history of trash talk and confrontations is sure to add significant drama and hype leading up to their wrestling match at RAF 7.