Colby Covington Set To Face Arman Tsarukyan In RAF 11 Main Event

Colby Covington is set for one of the biggest wrestling matches of his post-UFC career… As he will take on Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of RAF 11, on July 18! The matchup was officially announced after both competitors secured victories at RAF 9 and called each other out afterward. The bout became possible […]

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The article reports that former interim UFC Welterweight Champion Colby Covington is scheduled to face Arman Tsarukyan in the main event of RAF 11. Of particular interest to a BJJ audience, Covington is highlighted as a highly accomplished wrestler who also holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Daniel Valverde. His wrestling credentials include being an NCAA Division I All-American, demonstrating a robust grappling foundation that underpins his fighting style.

While the upcoming bout is an MMA contest, the presence of two fighters with strong grappling pedigrees is notable. Arman Tsarukyan, Covington's opponent, is described as having a strong wrestling and Sambo background. This matchup, featuring two athletes with significant experience in grappling disciplines, suggests the potential for high-level ground exchanges and tactical wrestling, even within the context of an MMA fight.