Overview
- Hype Fighting announced Wednesday that Covington and Dillon Danis will headline a submission-only grappling match on Nov. 3 at Pala Pellicone in Rome.
- The Nov. 3 booking moves the pair from their March RAF wrestling meeting into a submission format and follows Covington’s technical-fall win over Danis at RAF 7.
- Covington has built a 5-0 record in Real American Freestyle and holds the RAF Cruiserweight Crossover title after a recent defense against Belal Muhammad.
- Covington is also reported to be scheduled to face Khamzat Chimaev for a RAF title in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 14, a date that coverage says overlaps with UFC 334 in New York.
- Danis is using high-profile grappling cards to rebuild visibility after losses, and the tight Nov. 3 to Nov. 14 timeline raises questions about recovery, weight management, and promotional scheduling for the athletes and organizers.