RAF 11 results: Colby Covington beats Arman Tsarukyan, calls out ex-UFC champs
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Colby Covington got the better of Arman Tsarukyan on the RAF mats.
In the main event of RAF 11 at UWM Panther Arena in Milwaukee, former interim UFC welterweight champ Covington faced off against Tsarukyan for the RAF cruiserweight crossover championship. Covington got up 5-3 on Tsarukyan, and the UFC lightweight contender was unable to turn the tide before time expired, marking his first loss under the RAF banner, falling to 7-1. Covington remains undefeated in the growing wrestling promotion at 3-0.
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During his post-match interview with Chael Sonnen, Covington gave Tsarukyan his flowers for his recent successes on the mats.
"It feels good, man. Arman's gonna be lightweight champ, I'm for sure of it, and I can't wait to witness it," Covington said. "It was an honor to compete against Arman tonight. ... (I was) super impressed. His tie-ups, his feints, getting to the legs, able to build up – he's a strong dude. That was a tough guy I took down to win this belt. It's an honor to be the first crossover championship in RAF history."
From there, Covington immediately went into promo call-out mode for future potential opponents, including former UFC champions Khamzat Chimaev, Belal Muhammad and Tyron Woodley.
"Bring 'em all," Covington said. "I got a list of guys I want. Bring on Chimaev, bring on that cross-eyed f*cking dork, f*cking Belal! Bring on Woodley, they can all get it, bro! I'm defending this crossover championship for America!"
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: RAF 11 results: Colby Covington beats Arman Tsarukyan, calls out ex-UFC champs