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Covington Today
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Colby Covington Calls Out Chris Weidman for RAF Wrestling Match
Former UFC fighters exchange challenges on social media after Covington's recent RAF 7 win over Dillon Danis.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 3:54pm
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Two former UFC stars face off in a high-stakes freestyle wrestling match, their athletic movements deconstructed into a cubist masterpiece.Covington TodayColby Covington defeated Dillon Danis in a freestyle wrestling match at RAF 7 and then called out former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman for a future bout. Weidman initially accepted the challenge on social media but later deleted the post, though he did repost Covington's callout, suggesting interest remains.
Why it matters
The potential matchup between Covington and Weidman, two former UFC stars, would generate significant interest among MMA fans and could help raise the profile of the RAF promotion. It also represents an opportunity for the two fighters to settle a score outside of the UFC octagon.
The details
In the main event of RAF 7, Colby Covington defeated Dillon Danis 14-4 in a freestyle wrestling match. After the bout, Covington called out Chris Weidman, challenging him to a match on the 'Real American Freestyle' mats. Weidman initially accepted the challenge on X (formerly Twitter) but later deleted the post, though he did repost Covington's callout.
- Covington defeated Danis at RAF 7 on March 25, 2026.
- Weidman announced his retirement from UFC in early 2025.
The players
Colby Covington
A former UFC welterweight contender who has found success in the RAF freestyle wrestling promotion, winning his first two bouts.
Chris Weidman
A former UFC middleweight champion who retired from MMA in 2025 but has expressed interest in competing in grappling events.
Dillon Danis
A Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist and former training partner of Conor McGregor who competed against Covington in the RAF 7 main event.
What they’re saying
“I want Chris Weidman. Let's find out who the real American is right here on the Real American Freestyle mats. Get off your couch, pack a lunch because it's going to be a long night Chris Weidman. We're going to find out who's the real All American.”
— Colby Covington
“@ColbyCovMMA just called me out for a match in @RAFWrestlingUSA! Offer accepted! 10-0.”
— Chris Weidman
What’s next
It remains to be seen if Covington and Weidman will actually compete against each other in a freestyle wrestling match. While Weidman initially accepted the challenge, he later deleted the post, though he did repost Covington's callout, suggesting interest may still be there.
The takeaway
The potential matchup between Covington and Weidman, two former UFC stars, would generate significant interest and help raise the profile of the RAF promotion. It also represents an opportunity for the two fighters to settle a score outside of the UFC octagon, showcasing their grappling skills in a freestyle wrestling setting.
