Colby Covington absolutely crushed Arman Tsarukyan on the RAF mats at UWM Panther Arena in Milwaukee, snagging the RAF cruiserweight crossover championship. This wasn’t just another win; it was a statement. Covington got up 5-3 against Tsarukyan, a UFC lightweight contender, who just couldn’t turn things around before the clock ran out. That score sealed Tsarukyan’s first loss under the RAF banner, dropping his record to 7-1, while Covington stayed perfect in the growing wrestling promotion, now sitting pretty at 3-0. This dude is on a roll, and he’s not holding back.
Chaos Calls Out The Champs
After the main event wrapped up, Chael Sonnen caught up with Covington for the post-match interview, and man, did he deliver. First, Covington gave Tsarukyan a ton of credit, talking up his future. “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, showing respect even after taking the win. He didn’t stop there, praising Tsarukyan’s technique. “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.” That’s high praise from a guy who just dominated. Covington knows what it means to face real talent, and he acknowledged the honor of being the first crossover champion in RAF history. That’s a legacy moment right there.
Who’s Next For Chaos?
But we all know Colby “Chaos” Covington doesn’t stay in “respect mode” for long, does he? Almost immediately after complimenting Tsarukyan, the former interim UFC welterweight champ flipped the switch right into full-on promo mode, laying down a challenge to some seriously big names. He didn’t just hint at opponents; he called out former UFC champions Khamzat Chimaev, Belal Muhammad, and even Tyron Woodley by name! Talk about putting targets on backs. “Bring ’em all,” Covington roared. “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!” That’s the kind of fire that gets people talking. Covington isn’t just winning; he’s building a hit list and making sure everyone hears about it.
This win solidifies Covington’s undefeated run in RAF and crowns him as the inaugural crossover champion, but the real story is what comes next. With those kinds of call-outs, the RAF is suddenly the place to be for some wild matchups. Will Chimaev or Muhammad step up? Woodley, maybe? Covington just threw down the gauntlet for America, and you gotta wonder who’s brave enough to pick it up for his next title defense. The man is hungry, and he’s bringing the heat.
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