Colby Covington Overcomes Chris Weidman, Sets Sights on Arman Tsarukyan

Colby Covington faced a challenging bout against Chris Weidman at RAF 9, clinching a narrow victory in a thrilling match that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Despite giving up size to the former UFC middleweight champion, Covington demonstrated his agility and strategic prowess, executing key takedowns that ultimately led him to a 5-4 win as the final seconds ticked away.

Right after the match concluded, Covington wasted no time in calling out Arman Tsarukyan, who had also secured a victory earlier in the evening. “Arman, you’re a spoiled little brat,” he declared, urging Tsarukyan to prepare for their upcoming clash. “Gas up your daddy’s jet and bring that little jezebel Nina Drama and I’ll see you in Milwaukee on July 18!”

Tsarukyan, who was present at the event, quickly took the stage to respond, accepting the challenge for a match on July 18 at RAF 11. “Colby, today you looked so bad,” he remarked, adding a warning for Covington to be prepared, as he intended to make the fight anything but easy.

Before turning his focus to Tsarukyan, Covington had to navigate a tough contest against Weidman, a two-time All-American wrestler. Weidman initially took control with a swift throw, but struggled to capitalize on it for additional points. As the match progressed, Covington's persistence paid off, leading to a key point awarded for Weidman's inactivity, allowing Covington to seize a late lead.

With less than a minute remaining, Weidman made several attempts to regain momentum, but Covington's defense held strong, ensuring his victory and maintaining his undefeated streak in RAF at 3-0. The upcoming bout against Tsarukyan is poised to be a landmark event in the organization’s history.