Islam Makhachev Accepts Colby Covington’s Challenge for $200K Charity Padel or Wrestling Match

Islam Makhachev has accepted a challenge from Colby Covington to compete in a $200,000 charity contest, which could take place as either a padel or wrestling match. Covington proposed the high-stakes charity matchup, drawing interest from the UFC champion as several mixed martial arts stars explore alternative competitive arenas.

The development comes amid a growing trend of prominent UFC competitors expanding beyond the Octagon into external promotions. Athletes including Arman Tsarukyan, Khamzat Chimaev, Merab Dvalishvili, and Covington have recently taken part in events hosted by organizations such as Real American Freestyle and Hype Fighting.