Colby Covington’s New Chapter in Wrestling

Chad Bronstein, the head of the new wrestling group RAF, says that Colby Covington is more than just a controversial name. The former UFC interim champion has become a favorite in the office because of his hard work and enthusiasm for the sport. Covington, now 38, will return to the ring tomorrow night at RAF09. He faces former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, hoping to keep a perfect record in the promotion. After leaving the UFC, Covington announced he would focus entirely on freestyle wrestling. He has not ruled out a future in mixed‑martial arts, but his current contract gives him full freedom to compete wherever he chooses. Besides competing, Covington also invests in RAF. He joined the promotion early on and has taken a leading role in planning his own matches, which has helped grow the brand.Bronstein notes that many people judge Covington only by his loud personality, but the CEO has seen a different side. He describes the fighter as dedicated and passionate about wrestling, always training hard and eager to improve. Recently, Covington signed an eight‑match extension with RAF, showing he plans to stay long term. The deal will keep him active for the foreseeable future and strengthen RAF’s roster. RAF09, airing exclusively on FOX Nation, will feature a mix of athletes with strong wrestling backgrounds: NCAA All‑Americans, former UFC fighters, and international competitors. The promotion’s goal is to highlight wrestling’s rich history and its appeal to a wide audience. Bronstein believes that by giving these athletes a platform, RAF can demonstrate how exciting and skillful wrestling truly is.