Makhachev accepts Covington's wrestling challenge

Islam Makhachev has accepted Colby Covington's challenge to a wrestling match. He said there is no problem with wrestling or with playing padel.

Makhachev said Covington has no chance in either contest. He added that he would put in another $100,000 and is not against the offer. Covington had earlier proposed donating the proceeds from the bout to charity.

Makhachev is the UFC welterweight champion and ranks first in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings. His record is 29 wins and 1 loss. Covington's record is 17 wins and 5 losses.