Colby Covington controlled Dillon Danis and won by technical fall in the co‑main event of RAF 7 on Saturday. The wrestling star used his strength and experience to build a big lead and end the match early.
The match
The bout began slowly for Covington, with Dillon Danis tying the first period at 4-4. In the second period, Covington’s All‑American wrestling showed. He opened with a takedown and then worked to turn Danis on the mat. Covington piled up points with snap downs and go‑behinds.
The referee stopped the contest when Covington led 14-4, giving him a tech fall victory. Danis looked disappointed after the loss but left the mats without incident in what was his RAF debut.
After the bell: Covington challenges Chris Weidman
Right after the match, Covington called for another big name to step onto the Real American Freestyle mats. He shouted, “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 go time.”
Covington made the challenge immediately, signaling he wants to keep competing in the wrestling promotion rather than returning to MMA cages right away.
Covington’s recent run and background
This win is Covington’s second victory inside the wrestling promotion. He earlier earned a technical fall over former UFC champion Luke Rockhold at RAF 05 earlier this year. The 38‑year‑old Californian, nicknamed “Chaos,” last fought in the UFC at UFC Tampa in December 2024, where he lost by TKO to Joaquin Buckley.
Covington’s UFC record stands at 12-5, and his overall professional record is 17-5. The RAF 7 result adds another dominant wrestling win to his recent run of freestyle matches.
Fight facts
Key facts from the event:
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Colby Covington | Tech fall win over Dillon Danis (led 14-4) at RAF 7 |
| Dillon Danis | Loss by technical fall in RAF debut |
Covington’s performance at RAF 7 keeps him in the spotlight in the wrestling scene. With his challenge to Chris Weidman, he has already set the stage for a potential next matchup on the Real American Freestyle mats.
