Covington vs Tsarukyan Set for July 18 in Milwaukee

A high-profile wrestling match between former UFC star Colby Covington and current UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan has been officially scheduled for July 18 in Milwaukee. The bout will headline the RAF 11 event at the UWM Panther Arena and stream on Fox Nation, culminating months of public feuding between the two athletes.

The matchup was finalized following victories by both men at the RAF 9 event in Arlington, Texas. After securing a win over fellow UFC veteran Chris Weidman, Covington delivered a pointed callout to Tsarukyan, who had earlier defeated Keelon Mugzy Jimison. The two confronted each other on stage, with Covington declaring Tsarukyan a spoiled little brat and telling him to bring that little Nina Drama, a reference to a content creator associated with Tsarukyan. Tsarukyan responded by telling Covington to be ready for a legitimate contest.

Covington has been vocal in his criticism of Tsarukyan’s conduct, citing past incidents including a physical altercation with Urijah Faber during an RAF event. Covington stated he does not like Tsarukyan's antics and wants to teach him a lesson, adding that you don't come to America and disrespect Americans. He has...