"Former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington will face Dillon Danis in a wrestling match at RAF 7 on March 28 in Tampa, Florida. Covington is known as one of the most ruthless trash talkers in UFC history, often dragging in his opponents' families. Meanwhile, Danis has gained notoriety over the years by stirring up trouble at combat sports events with his mere presence."
"Danis competed twice in MMA from 2018 to 2019, winning both bouts via submission under the Bellator banner. Danis fought Logan Paul in a boxing match in 2023, which ended in a massive brawl after 'El Jefe' caught Paul in a headlock. Danis recently became the Misfits MMA light heavyweight champion with a submission win over Warren Spencer last year."
"Covington hasn't fought in the UFC since a stoppage loss against Joaquin Buckley in December 2024. 'Chaos' recently defeated Luke Rockhold via a technical fall in a wrestling match at RAF 5 this past January."
RAF 7 features a wrestling match between former UFC welterweight title challenger Colby Covington and Dillon Danis on March 28 in Tampa, Florida. Covington is renowned for aggressive trash talk in UFC history, while Danis gained notoriety through combat sports controversies and brawls. Danis rose to prominence as Conor McGregor's grappling partner and competed in MMA and boxing, including a 2023 bout with Logan Paul that ended in a brawl. He currently holds the Misfits MMA light heavyweight championship. Covington recently transitioned to wrestling, defeating Luke Rockhold at RAF 5 in January after a UFC loss in December 2024. The event is headlined by a rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas following their contentious encounter at RAF 6.
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