Colby Covington to Face Arman Tsarukyan in RAF 11 Main Event

Colby Covington, who recently stepped away from the UFC to focus on his wrestling career, is set to headline RAF 11 against Arman Tsarukyan. This highly anticipated match will take place on July 18 at the UWM Panther Arena in Milwaukee. The official announcement came after both fighters called each other out following their victories at RAF 9 in Dallas.

While UFC has remained tight-lipped about its stance on active fighters competing in RAF events, Covington's retirement has resolved any potential conflicts. His latest outing saw him secure a narrow victory over former UFC middleweight champion Chris Weidman, finishing the match with a score of 5-4, which brings Covington's record in RAF to an impressive 3-0.

On the other hand, Tsarukyan continues to dominate in the ring, having improved his RAF record to 5-0 after a technical fall against Mugzy. Looking ahead, he is already set to compete against former UFC interim lightweight champion Tony Ferguson at RAF 10.

As Tsarukyan prepares to face Covington, he will be challenged like never before; Covington's wrestling credentials include a fifth-place finish as an NCAA All-American at Oregon State. The upcoming matchup promises to be a thrilling encounter, with additional fights expected to be announced for RAF 11 in the near future.