Arman Tsarukyan faces Colby Covington and Ben Askren makes his comeback at RAF 11. The card is now live, with stream information and updates available.
Arman Tsarukyan and Colby Covington are set to clash in the main event of RAF 11, with Ben Askren's long-awaited comeback also featured on a card that is now live.
Covington, 38, carries a 17-5-0 record into the bout and has long been one of the most recognizable names in the welterweight division. Fighting out of MMA Masters in an orthodox stance, "Chaos" brings a relentless wrestling-based approach, averaging 3.64 takedowns per 15 minutes and landing 3.81 significant strikes per minute. His five-foot-eleven frame and a 72-inch reach are standard for the weight class, and his pressure-heavy style has tested every opponent he has faced at the top level.
The return of Ben Askren is among the most compelling storylines on the card. The 42-year-old American, nicknamed "Funky" and now holding a 19-2-0 record, was once considered one of the premier grapplers in combat sports. Training out of Roufusport, Askren averages 4.33 takedowns per 15 minutes and lands 3.64 significant strikes per minute with 49 percent accuracy — figures that reflect his wrestling-first identity. His comeback marks a notable moment regardless of opponent.
Also in the RAF 11 data is Roufusport's Belal Muhammad, ranked sixth in the welterweight division and eighth in the pound-for-pound standings. At 38 years old with a 24-5-0 record, "Remember the Name" is among the most decorated fighters on the roster and adds further weight to the card's welterweight theme.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan vs. Covington pits a high-volume wrestler against a fighter with championship-level credentials in the 170-pound division
- Askren's return at 42 draws attention to what elite grappling can still accomplish at the highest level
- The welterweight division is heavily represented, making RAF 11 a significant night for the 170-pound landscape
