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Covington and Tsarukyan share respectful banter ahead of RAF 11 matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 10:04 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Covington and Tsarukyan share respectful banter ahead of RAF 11 matchup
Summary

Colby Covington and Arman Tsarukyan engaged in light-hearted banter during a press conference in advance of their match at RAF 11, scheduled for July 17 at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena. While Covington has a reputation for being antagonistic, the two fighters demonstrated respect for one another. They shook hands and exchanged friendly remarks regarding their attire during their faceoff. After a comedic press session, anticipation builds for their wrestling matchup streaming on Fox Nation.

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  • •Covington and Tsarukyan face off at RAF 11 on July 17.
  • •Pre-match press conference included humorous exchanges.
  • •Both fighters displayed respect despite Covington's reputation.
  • •Event takes place at UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena.
  • •Match will be streamed on Fox Nation.
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  • 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — RAF 11 faceoff video: Did Colby Covington and Arman Tsarukyan just become best friends?
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Colby Covington and Arman Tsarukyan largely remained respectful after some goofy press conference banter.

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