Colby Covington leaves door open for UFC return after recent retirement

Former UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington said he is focusing on Real American Freestyle while keeping a potential MMA return possible, underscoring uncertainty about his competitive future.In comments on The Ariel Helwani Show, he described a possible UFC comeback while emphasizing Real American Freestyle as his next step.Covington said he was not let go, remains under contract, and would only fight MMA again in the UFC.He informed the promotion of his retirement last week and is slated to wrestle Chris Weidman at RAF 9 on May 30.Earlier this year, he recorded wrestling wins over Luke Rockhold and Dillon Danis; future MMA plans remain 50–50 by his account.