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  • Colby Covington Fires Off Challenge To Chris Weidman After One-Sided Win Over Dillon Danis At RAF 07

    Colby Covington Fires Off Challenge To Chris Weidman After One-Sided Win Over Dillon Danis At RAF 07

    Colby Covington showcased his wrestling superiority as he dominated Dillon Danis with a tech fall victory in the RAF 7 co-main event on Saturday.

    The former interim UFC welterweight champion got off to a sluggish start, allowing Danis to tie the first period 4-4. But Covington’s All-American wrestling background took over in the second period as he began systematically breaking down his opponent.

    “Chaos” secured a takedown to open the second period and immediately went to work turning Danis on the mat. The points began accumulating quickly as Covington executed snap downs and go-behinds to build his lead.

    The contest was stopped when Covington led 14-4, earning the tech fall victory. Danis looked disappointed in his performance but left the mats without incident following his unsuccessful RAF debut.

    Following his dominant performance, Covington immediately set his sights on another former UFC middleweight champion for his next RAF appearance.

    “I want Chris Weidman,” Covington shouted after the match. “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.”

    The victory marks Colby Covington’s second win in the wrestling promotion, having previously secured a technical fall over former UFC champion Luke Rockhold at RAF 05 earlier this year.

    The 38-year-old Californian last competed inside the Octagon at UFC Tampa in December 2024, where he suffered a TKO defeat to Joaquin Buckley. “Chaos” currently holds a 12-5 record in the UFC, with an overall professional tally of 17-5.

  • Arman Tsarukyan Gets Takedown, Wins Feud With Georgio Poullas

    Arman Tsarukyan Gets Takedown, Wins Feud With Georgio Poullas

    The bad blood between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas has apparently been settled, as Tsarukyan broke free with a huge display in the third period against Georgio Poullas in the RAF 07 main event in Tampa, Florida.

    The two felt each other out early, looking for control early in lockups, with things appearing chippy early. The two were competitive during the first period, with Tsarukyan scoring a point due to Poullas not scoring in the 30-second shot-clock time.

    There was a brief delay to start the second period, as Poullas needed one of his hands wrapped up and toweled off. After about two minutes, the period started. Poullas looked for an underhook but was denied. Poullas was put on shot-clock time again, and while he got a front headlock, he was unable to score again, giving Tsarukyan another point.

    Tsarukyan shot in for a takedown in the closing seconds of the period, but Poullas remained on his feet.

    Tsarukyan scored another point early in the third period, pushing Poullas out of bounds with double-unders. Tsarukyan got a front headlock and scored two points for exposure. Poullas scored a takedown, though Tsarukyan got a push out, bringing the total to 5-3 Tsarukyan after that flurry.

    Poullas needed a takedown, but it was Tsarukyan who got behind Poullas and scored a takedown in the closing seconds, giving him a 9-3 victory.

    Arman Tsarukyan Defeats Georgio Poullas In Rematch At RAF 07

    This was a rematch of their bout from RAF 06. Tsarukyan won that matchup on points as well, but Poullas fouled Tsarukyan during the matchup, prompting the two to have a post-match brawl.

    Tsarukyan is now 3-0 in RAF after making his debut with a win over Lance Palmer at RAF 05.

    Poullas is now 1-2 in RAF, also making his debut at RAF 05 in a technical fall win over Keelon Jimison.

  • Colby Covington Gets Technical Fall Win Over Dillon Danis

    Colby Covington Gets Technical Fall Win Over Dillon Danis

    Dillon Danis put up a strong first period, but Colby Covington’s All-American background took over, scoring a technical fall in the co-main event of RAF 07 in Tampa, Florida.

    Danis looked for a takedown early, but Covington quickly got around him and tripped up Danis. Upon the restart, however, Danis tied things up at two by scoring a takedown. Covington picked up a couple of more points by making Danis step out. Danis, however, landed another takedown and tied the bout at four points apiece.

    Covington got Danis down seconds into the second frame, landing four points pretty quickly. Covington got a front headlock and got behind Danis, bringing him down and scoring another two points.

    Covington continued his second-period domination, scoring another four points to bring the bout to 14-4 in his favor, giving “Chaos” a technical fall win.

    Colby Covington Dominates Dillon Danis In Second Period For Technical Fall Win

    Covington has competed once in RAF, defeating Luke Rockhold, while Danis made his RAF debut tonight.

    Covington has not fought in MMA since losing to Joaquin Buckley at UFC Tampa in December 2024.

    Danis is 3-0 in MMA and the current Misfits MMA light heavyweight champion. Danis, a former training partner of Conor McGregor, also fought Logan Paul in boxing, getting disqualified.

  • RAF 07 Results: Tsarukyan vs. Poullas 2

    RAF 07 Results: Tsarukyan vs. Poullas 2

    RAF 07 results and highlights are updated live as the action unfolds from the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida. The main event will feature a middleweight rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas. MMANews has you covered with all the results and highlights!

    Arman Tsarukyan vs. Georgio Poullas – Middleweight Main Event

    This will be a rematch from their infamous matchup at RAF 06 one month ago, which saw Tsarukyan win 5-3. Tsarukyan was fouled a number of times by Poullas during the bout, and Tsarukyan responded by shoving Poullas to the ground following the matchup. Officials intervened before the two could come to blows.

    Prior to that matchup, Tsarukyan made his RAF debut at RAF 05, defeating Lance Palmer. He most recently competed against Muhammad Mokaev in a grappling matchup, scoring a submission win. Tsarukyan last fought in MMA in November, defeating Dan Hooker in the main event of UFC Qatar.

    Poullas, a freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who competed at Cleveland State University and Rider University, also made his RAF debut at RAF 05, scoring a technical fall over Keelon Jimison.

    The evening’s co-feature bout will feature another bad-blooded rivalry, as, following a recent callout, Colby Covington takes Dillon Danis.

    This will mark the RAF debut for Covington, a former NCAA Division-I All-American in wrestling. Covington hasn’t competed in combat sports since getting stopped by Joaquin Buckley in the main event of UFC Tampa in December 2024.

    Danis will also make his RAF debut tonight. He is a former Pan Jiu-Jitsu No-Gi champion and the current Misfits MMA light heavyweight champion. Danis is 3-0 in MMA and once fought Logan Paul to a DQ loss in boxing.

    RAF 07 will also feature four title fights: Kyle Dake defending the cruiserweight title against Parker Keckeisen, Kyle Snyder and Akhmed Tazhudinov competing for the vacant light heavyweight title, Kennedy Blades facing Milana Dudieva for the women’s middleweight title, and Wyatt Hendrickson defending the heavyweight title against Trent Hillger.

    If you can’t watch the action, check here for all the latest results and highlights from RAF 07!

    How to Watch RAF 07

    • Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
    • Venue: Yuengling Center, Tampa, Florida
    • Streaming: FOX Nation (Exclusive)
    • Start Time: 8 PM ET / 5 PM PT

    RAF 07 Results & Highlights

    Full Card Results (FOX Nation, 8 PM ET)

    Featherweight: Conor Beebe vs. Johnni DiJulius

    Result: Johnni DiJulius def. Conor Beebe via decision (9-6)

    Light Heavyweight: Pat Downey vs. Trent Hidlay

    Result: Trent Hidlay def. Pat Downey via technical fall (12-0)

    Middleweight: Jason Nolf vs. Tajmuraz Salkazanov

    Result: Jason Nolf def. Tajmuraz Salkazanov via technical fall (10-0)

    Cruiserweight: Khidir Saipudinov vs. Aeoden Sinclair

    Result: Aeoden Sinclair def. Khidir Saipudinov via decision (9-4)

    Featherweight: Bo Bassett vs. Vladimer Khinchegashvili

    Result: Bo Bassett def. Vladimer Khinchegashvili via technical fall (13-3)

    Heavyweight Championship: Wyatt Hendrickson vs. Trent Hillger

    Result: Wyatt Hendrickson def. Trent Hillger via decision (6-2)

    Women’s Middleweight Championship: Kennedy Blades vs. Milana Dudieva

    Result: Kennedy Blades def. Milana Dudieva via technical fall (11-0)

    Light Heavyweight Championship: Kyle Snyder vs. Akhmed Tazhudinov

    Result: Kyle Snyder def. Akhmed Tazhudinov via tiebreaker (last man scoring) (3-3)

    Cruiserweight Championship: Kyle Dake vs. Parker Keckeisen

    Result: Kyle Dake def. Parker Keckeisen via decision (7-1)

    Catchweight (200 lbs): Colby Covington vs. Dillon Danis

    Result: Colby Covington def. Dillon Danis via technical fall (14-4)

    Middleweight: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Georgio Poullas

    Result: Arman Tsarukyan def. Georgio Poullas via decision (9-3)

  • Colby Covington vs. Dillon Danis Set for RAF 07 on March 28 in Tampa

    Colby Covington vs. Dillon Danis Set for RAF 07 on March 28 in Tampa

    The freestyle wrestling promotion — co-founded by Hulk Hogan and broadcast on Fox Nation — will host the highly anticipated matchup at the Yuengling Center. The event marks RAF’s second Florida stop of 2026, following RAF 05 in January where Covington defeated Luke Rockhold in front of a packed South Florida crowd.

    Covington, a former NCAA Division I All-American and multiple-time UFC welterweight title challenger, has become one of RAF’s marquee attractions. Danis, a Bellator MMA veteran and jiu-jitsu specialist who recently drew attention with a 15-second submission win on the Misfits Boxing card, has been vocal about wanting to expand his combat sports profile.

    The two have traded verbal shots publicly for months, with Covington previously dismissing Danis as someone who could “never get in the UFC”.

    RAF 07 on March 28 is also expected to feature Cruiserweight Champion Kyle Dake defending his title against Parker Keckeisen. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

    RAF 07 Poster
  • Arman Tsarukyan vs. Georgio Poullas Rematch Set For RAF 07

    Arman Tsarukyan vs. Georgio Poullas Rematch Set For RAF 07

    After the chaos that unfolded in the immediate aftermath of their wrestling matchup last weekend, Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas will be running it back sooner than some might have expected.

    A rematch between Tsarukyan and Poullas has been confirmed to headline RAF 07, which takes place on March 28 at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida.

    The RAF confirmed the news on their social media channels on March 6.

    The two appeared to be booked for a grappling match in Hype FC Brazil on March 11. Poullas, however, withdrew the bout, claiming not to have signed a written contract and preferring a second encounter to take place in RAF.

    The two competed in a featured contest at RAF 06 on February 28, with Tsarukyan winning the bout 5-3.

    What took place after the bout, however, was the bigger story, as Tsarukyan pushed Poullas down. He was about to throw punches before security and RAF officials got between the two.

    Video footage from the bout showed Poullas landing punches and slaps in close on Tsarukyan, causing the UFC fighter’s team to cry in protest.

    Tsarukyan has shown no remorse for his post-fight actions; meanwhile, Poullas claims to have been the true winner for scoring a true takedown in that contest.