Colby Covington has challenged Kamaru Usman to complete their rivalry in Real American Freestyle.
He wants the match if Usman does not receive another UFC title opportunity.
Covington recently won his debut bout in the wrestling promotion.
He has also become a long-term partner and investor in Real American Beer.
The new role strengthens his link to the organisation.
The former interim champion lost two UFC title fights to Usman in 2019 and 2021.
He still disputes the outcome of their first meeting.
He claims many observers scored the rematch in his favour.
Usman has pushed for a fight with welterweight champion Islam Makhachev.
Negotiations with the UFC have not progressed.
Covington believes that situation makes the trilogy more realistic.
He says both fighters have unfinished business.
He expects Usman to accept because of his competitive nature.
He wants the rivalry settled in a different rule set.
Both men built their reputations on elite wrestling.
Their first UFC fight featured only striking exchanges.
Usman secured a late stoppage without attempting a takedown.
Covington changed tactics in the rematch and shot repeatedly.
Official statistics still credited Usman with the only successful takedown.
A third meeting in a wrestling format would finally test their grappling directly.
