Chris Weidman surprised Colby Covington called him out: ‘I’m not Dillon Danis … I think I’m going to crush him’

Chris Weidman expressed surprise that Colby Covington called him out for a freestyle wrestling match at RAF, noting that he possesses legitimate credentials from his time as a two-time All-American wrestler at Hofstra University. Weidman, a former UFC middleweight champion, hasn't competed in freestyle wrestling for over 15 years but remains well-versed in the sport. Covington, who recently retired from the UFC, has already competed in two RAF matches with dominant wins over Luke Rockhold and Dillon Danis, though neither opponent brought a wrestling pedigree to the table. Weidman indicated confidence in facing Covington, suggesting that unlike Danis, he possesses the wrestling foundation to compete at a high level. The matchup would test Covington's ability to compete against someone with legitimate grappling credentials as he pursues opportunities outside the UFC.