Colby Covington: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 24

'Break His Neck'- Khamzat Chimaev Sends a Brutal Warning to Colby Covington

Khamzat Chimaev secured a dominant first-period tech fall victory against former UFC welterweight champ Robbie Lawler at the Real American Freestyle (RAF) 14 event in Fontainebleau, Las Vegas, on October 23, 2026.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 23

Khamzat Chimaev tells RAF to get an ambulance ready as he makes a brutal Colby Covington prediction

It may not be an MMA bout, but Khamzat Chimaev is still planning to inflict plenty of damage on November 14. On the same day that UFC 334 takes place at Madison Square Garden, ‘Borz’ will be in action elsewhere, as he continues to stay active in Real American Freestyle.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 20

Covington Tops RAF Crossover Rankings Ahead Of Tsarukyan And Chimaev

Colby Covington landed atop Real American Freestyle's first crossover rankings, placing ahead of a list dominated by current and former UFC fighters. RAF unveiled the inaugural pound-for-pound crossover rankings Monday, with Covington occupying the No.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 14

Colby Covington set to take on Dillon Danis just days before Khamzat Chimaev match

Colby Covington is set to take on Dillon Danis in a submission match, just a few days before he’s scheduled to wrestle Khamzat Chimaev. Ever since Colby Covington retired from the UFC, he has found a home in Real American Freestyle Wrestling, returning to his roots.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 8

Colby Covington already has a gripe with his new employer RAF after leaving UFC on bad terms

Colby Covington is unhappy about his upcoming trip to the Middle East. The former UFC welterweight champion looks set to be a pillar of the Real American Freestyle roster moving forward.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 8

Arman Tsarukyan books match against Gracie family member on Covington vs Chimaev RAF card

Arman Tsarukyan now has two matches on the calendar for the final months of 2026. The UFC lightweight star made a successful return to the Octagon in September, defeating Mauricio Ruffy to stake his claim for a shot at Justin Gaethje’s title.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 8

'American Champion' Colby Covington Unhappy About Fighting Khamzat Chimaev in Abu Dhabi

Colby Covington is doing just fine outside the UFC, but ‘Chaos’ still has one pretty big gripe with his latest assignment. His upcoming Real American Freestyle showdown with Khamzat Chimaev is going down overseas, and the 38-year-old isn’t exactly thrilled about it.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Former Roommates Jon Jones and Colby Covington Get Into Ugly Spat Over Gable Steveson

Jon Jones and Colby Covington went from sharing a college room to trading shots like they can’t stand each other. And now, Gable Steveson’s brutal 12-second knockout loss at UFC 331 has dragged their old rivalry right back into the spotlight.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 8

Colby Covington explains why he withdrew from Hype FC match: ‘Most difficult moment of my career’

Colby Covington was incredibly disappointed to not compete in Ecuador this past weekend. This past weekend, Marlon Vera took on Jose Aldo in a Hype FC grappling match that ended in a draw due to the time limit expiring.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 7

Jon Jones hits back at ‘obsessed’ Colby Covington over advising Gable Steveson to leave him

Jon Jones has issued a lengthy response to Colby Covington following his recent criticisms. Jones was in the corner as Gable Steveson suffered the first loss of his career in shocking fashion last month in Los Angeles.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / October 6

Colby Covington Hospitalized, Pulled From Hype Quito Bout

Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington was pulled from his scheduled submission-only grappling bout at Hype Fighting Championship in Quito, Ecuador, after medical issues that included a hospital visit the day before the event.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 1

Plot Twist: Colby Covington calls to face Sean Strickland before he wrestles Khamzat Chimaev

Colby Covington doesn’t want to wait around until his wrestling match with Khamzat Chimaev. ‘Chaos’ was recently booked to face the former UFC middleweight champion at RAF Abu Dhabi on November 14.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / September 30

Colby Covington Denies Refusing Sean Strickland RAF Match Over 10-Pound Weight Dispute

Sean Strickland and Colby Covington might actually be taking their beef to the wrestling mat if they can stop arguing about the weight. The two UFC rivals were reportedly close to settling their differences inside the circle at Real American Freestyle 14 in Las Vegas on October 23 before things completely fell apart.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 30

Colby Covington To Defend RAF Title Against Khamzat Chimaev

Colby Covington will defend his RAF Cruiserweight Crossover Championship against Khamzat Chimaev on November 14 at Etihad Arena, headlining Real American Freestyle's first event in Abu Dhabi.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 29

Covington Turns Down Strickland Over 10-Pound Gap

Colby Covington turned down a Real American Freestyle wrestling match with Sean Strickland after the two sides could not agree on a weight for the crossover bout, MMA Mania reports.

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MMA News / MyMMANews.com / September 29

Khamzat Chimaev to face Colby Covington in RAF Abu Dhabi headline title match on November 14

Real American Freestyle (RAF) Abu Dhabi, the first RAF event in the Middle East, will be headlined by Khamzat Chimaev and Colby Covington, who will compete for the Cruiserweight Crossover Championship.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 4

Colby Covington wants Khamzat Chimaev RAF match, on one condition

Colby Covington has been a revelation on the RAF mats and is seeking further success in a potential blockbuster matchup against Khamzat Chimaev. Almost a year and a half since their birth, Real American Freestyle is quickly becoming a lovable asset in the combat sports world.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 2

Colby Covington hasn't ruled out MMA return but only in the UFC

Former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington announced his retirement from mixed martial arts on May 19, informing the fight promotion of his intentions to focus on wrestling instead.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / May 29

Colby Covington explains decision to retire

Earlier this month, on May 19, former UFC interim welterweight champion Colby Covington notified the fight promotion of his retirement from mixed marital arts competition.

MMA News / HITC / May 28

Retired? Think again — Colby Covington names 5 shock matchups he’s chasing

Colby Covington is still looking to measure himself against the best, even after stepping away from MMA. The former interim welterweight champion’s removal from the UFC roster came as a surprise last week.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / May 20

Colby Covington Retires From UFC Competition

Colby Covington appears to have officially closed the chapter on his UFC career. On Monday, UFC officials changed Covington’s status from “active” to “retired” on the promotion’s official roster page, signaling the end of one of the most polarizing runs in modern MMA.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / May 19

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