Arman Tsarukyan Dominates Mugzy, Sets Sights on Colby Covington at RAF 9

Arman Tsarukyan showcased his wrestling prowess at RAF 9, overcoming an early setback to secure a decisive tech fall victory against Mugzy, finishing with a score of 16-5 in the first period. The match, which took place on Saturday, highlighted Tsarukyan's rapid ability to rebound after conceding a surprising four-point throw to his opponent.

Despite Mugzy’s early success with a slick throw, Tsarukyan quickly regained control with a well-executed single-leg takedown, which he followed up with multiple turns to build a commanding lead. Once he established a 10-point margin, the match was called, reflecting Tsarukyan's dominance throughout the contest.

After his impressive performance, Tsarukyan wasted no time in setting his sights on Colby Covington, who was scheduled to compete in the co-main event against Chris Weidman later that night. “I feel great,” Tsarukyan remarked. “I knew I was going to win. I’ve got to give a little bit to these guys. Shout out to Mugzy. Thank you for coming. We’ve got tonight Colby Covington, I hope he’s going to win and I’m going to whoop his ass. I’m going to show who is the best MMA wrestler on the mats.”

The match unfolded with Tsarukyan quickly scoring a pushout followed by a takedown, establishing an early 5-0 lead. Despite a brief moment of tension after a head butt, Tsarukyan maintained his focus and executed a perfectly timed takedown that allowed him to wrap Mugzy's legs and accumulate points. The initial back-and-forth ended swiftly as Tsarukyan’s relentless offense secured the victory.

With this win, Tsarukyan remains undefeated in the RAF and clearly has his eyes set on a potential matchup with Covington, making it known that he is ready to prove himself as a leading figure in the sport.