Arman Tsarukyan has declared his goal is to silence Colby Covington following a victory in their upcoming wrestling match in the RAF league. Tsarukyan confidently stated he will defeat Covington with a score of 10-0. The callout suggests a highly competitive wrestling bout is being targeted between the two fighters. No specific date or details about the matchup have been mentioned in the post.
Arman Tsarukyan has issued a bold wrestling callout to Colby Covington, declaring he will beat "Chaos" by a 10-0 score in a RAF league wrestling match. The challenge, posted publicly by Tsarukyan, signals a desire to settle competitive business on the mat before — or outside of — any potential UFC meeting between the two.
Tsarukyan, 29, enters the picture as one of the most dangerous fighters in the lightweight division, where he holds the number-one ranking with a professional MMA record of 23-3-0. Representing Russia and training out of American Top Team, the fighter known as "Ahalkalakets" stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach. His grappling credentials in MMA are well-established, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes, and his striking accuracy sits at a sharp 50 percent.
Covington, meanwhile, brings 17 wins and five losses to the table, training with MMA Masters out of the United States. The 38-year-old veteran stands five-foot-eleven with a 72-inch reach and has built his entire MMA identity around relentless wrestling, averaging 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes across his career. His output on the feet is consistent as well, landing 3.81 significant strikes per minute.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's 10-0 boast directly targets Covington's identity as a high-volume wrestler, making the callout a pointed statement
- A RAF wrestling match between the two would offer a rare look at both fighters competing under pure grappling rules
- Any rivalry built here could fuel pressure for a future UFC booking, with Tsarukyan sitting at lightweight number one
- The age and athleticism gap — Tsarukyan is nine years younger — adds another layer to the competitive dynamic
No date, venue, or formal agreement for the wrestling match has been announced.
