Arman Tsarukyan targets Colby Covington in upcoming RAF match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Arman Tsarukyan will compete against Colby Covington in the main event of RAF 11 on July 18. Tsarukyan, the top UFC lightweight contender, recently secured a win over Keelon Jimison at RAF 9. He expressed his intent to prove himself as the best MMA wrestler and criticized Covington's claim to that title. Tsarukyan has not fought in MMA since defeating Dan Hooker in November and has been active in the Real American Freestyle wrestling scene to stay engaged until the UFC lightweight picture clarifies.
- •Tsarukyan last fought in MMA against Dan Hooker in November.
- •He recently won at RAF 9 against Keelon Jimison.
- •RAF 11 matchup is set for July 18.
- •Tsarukyan wants to challenge Covington's status as the best MMA wrestler.
- •Tsarukyan values competing in RAF for experience and income.
- 8:00 PMYahoo Sports — Arman Tsarukyan: Colby Covington not the best MMA wrestler at RAF
"UFC contender Arman Tsarukyan wants to show the world he's the best MMA wrestler in his RAF match vs. Colby Covington.
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