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Colby Covington Faces Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 11

2026-06-28 · Colby Covington · Player Focus

Colby Covington Faces Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 11

Colby Covington will face Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 11 on July 18. Tsarukyan recently defeated Keelon Jimison at RAF 9.

What happened?

Tsarukyan picked up another win under the RAF banner. He is considered the No. 1 contender in the UFC's lightweight division.

Why it matters for Colby Covington

Tsarukyan had already singled out Covington before the announcement of their match. He disagrees with Covington's claim of being the best MMA wrestler.

Tsarukyan has been competing in RAF to keep busy and make money. He is grateful for the opportunity to wrestle and have fun.

What comes next?

Tsarukyan awaits the UFC lightweight title picture to get sorted. He will face Covington at RAF 11 on July 18.

The event will be a significant test for both fighters. Tsarukyan is confident in his abilities and wants to show that he is the best MMA wrestler.

Covington has been focusing on wrestling. He thinks he is the best MMA wrestler, but Tsarukyan disagrees.

The match between Tsarukyan and Covington is scheduled to take place on July 18. It will be an exciting event to watch.

Tsarukyan has been waiting for the UFC lightweight title picture to get sorted. He first had to wait for the Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett interim title fight to play out in January.

Now he awaits Gaethje, who beat Pimblett, to unify the belt against champion Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom Fights 250 in June.

Tsarukyan stopped Dan Hooker at a UFC Fight Night event in November. He has been waiting for six months for the UFC lightweight title picture to get sorted.

The UFC lightweight division is highly competitive. Tsarukyan is considered one of the top contenders.

He has been competing in RAF to gain experience and make money. The event has been a success for him so far.

Tsarukyan is excited to face Covington at RAF 11. He is confident in his abilities and wants to prove that he is the best MMA wrestler.

The match between Tsarukyan and Covington will be an exciting event to watch. It will take place on July 18.

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