Colby Covington criticizes Arman Tsarukyan ahead of upcoming wrestling match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Colby Covington and Arman Tsarukyan are set to compete in a wrestling match on July 18 in Arlington, Texas. Covington, who holds a 3-0 RAF record, has expressed dissatisfaction with Tsarukyan's past conduct outside of competition, labeling it unprofessional. Tsarukyan, who is 5-0 in RAF since January, has been involved in incidents such as physical altercations with fans and opponents. Covington aims to use the match to teach Tsarukyan a lesson for his behavior, asserting it does not align with the culture of wrestling.
- •Covington will face Tsarukyan on July 18 in Arlington, Texas.
- •Covington criticizes Tsarukyan's unprofessional behavior outside competition.
- •Covington holds a 3-0 RAF record; Tsarukyan is 5-0 since January.
- •Incidents involving Tsarukyan include headbutting Dan Hooker and punching a fan.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Colby Covington: Arman Tsarukyan's antics 'not professional'
"Colby Covington is not a fan of what he's seen from Arman Tsarukyan outside competition.
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