Arman Tsarukyan and Colby Covington recently had a staredown and have agreed to meet in a wrestling match. The post does not specify when or where this wrestling bout will take place, only that the two fighters have committed to facing each other in a grappling contest. The original post includes a poll asking fans to choose their favorite between the two competitors. Further details about the matchup, such as the promotion organizing it or the exact date, are not provided in the announcement.
Arman Tsarukyan and Colby Covington have agreed to meet in a wrestling match after the two fighters had a staredown, though no date, venue, or organizing promotion has been announced for the contest.
Tsarukyan, 29, enters the agreement as the number-one ranked lightweight contender, carrying a record of 23-3-0 and representing Russia out of American Top Team. The southpaw — standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach — is a well-rounded threat on the mat, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside a striking accuracy of 50 percent and 3.85 significant strikes landed per minute.
Covington, 38, is an American veteran out of MMA Masters who competes at welterweight and holds a 17-5-0 record. Nicknamed "Chaos," the five-foot-eleven orthodox fighter carries a 72-inch reach and has built his career around relentless wrestling, averaging 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes. His grappling-heavy approach makes a pure wrestling contest a natural showcase for his strengths.
Why it matters
- Covington's elite wrestling credentials will be tested directly against Tsarukyan, who is himself a highly active takedown artist
- Both men share identical 72-inch reaches, removing any physical edge in a grappling format
- The staredown and public commitment add a personal dimension to what began as a social media moment
- No promotional backing or confirmed date means the bout remains an agreement in principle only
