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Colby Convington talks Hulk Hogan at Real American Freestyle Wrestling Press Conference in Sunrise

Colby Covington and Luke Rockhold participated in the Real American Freestyle Wrestling Press Conference on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at Amerant Bank Arena in (South Florida) Sunrise. RAF co-founders Chad Bronstein and Israel "Izzy" Martinez moderated the Q&A with all the combatants on the stacked card for Saturday, Jan. 10 at the same venue. Covington, a UFC standout, makes his RAF debut against another UFC standout Rockhold in the main event. RAF is the first unscripted pro wrestling league for the best athletes in the world, primarily those with freestyle wrestling backgrounds, i.e. Covington. Competitors include current and former collegiate wrestlers, Olympic wrestlers and mixed martial artists. The promotion provides an opportunity for wrestlers to profit from their craft, as historically both collegiate and Olympic wrestling do not allow compensation. A partnership with USA Wrestling allows current NCAA wrestlers to participate, receiving compensation through NIL sponsorships. Debuting in 2025, RAF acquired the support of, the push from Eric Bischoff and the late, great Hulk Hogan (two legends known for their game-changing efforts in the results pre-determined world of professional wrestling). They worked with Chad Bronstein and Israel "Izzy" Martinez, who formulated this concept. Their goal with RAF: To create a legitimate, professional wrestling league (unscripted) that elevates top amateur freestyle wrestlers into mainstream stars by highlighting their real stories, personalities and elite athleticism, while aiming to capture an underserved market with authentic, character-driven entertainment similar to the UFC model but with a unique wrestling focus. They want to provide better opportunities for wrestlers, showcase dedication and build mega-stars by blending real-life narratives with professional wrestling style production. Bischoff is the CMO; Bronstein is the CEO; and Martinez is the COO. Respected people in their professions. The ownership is under Left Lane Capital, a global venture capital firm that invests in internet and technology companies with a consumer orientation. The firm is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with an office in London. RAF is 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan 10 via Fox Nation from Amerant Bank Arena in (South Florida) Sunrise. Calling the action via Fox include former MMA standouts Chael Sonnen and Julianna Pena, current MMA fighter Bubba Jenkins and Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, a WWE Hall of Famer. There are four title fights: RAF Light Heavyweight Champ Bo Nickal vs. interim champion Yoel Romero RAF Cruiserweight Champ Kyle Dake vs. Mahamedkhabib Kadzimahamedau RAF Featherweight Champ Jordan Oliver vs. Real Woods RAF Bantamweight Champ Nathan Tomasello vs. Austin DeSanto Steve Mocco, who is the top wrestling coach at American Top Team in (South Florida) Coconut Creek, will compete and more. For more information: https://www.realamericanfreestyle.com/