Arman Tsarukyan Already Planning Next RAF Challenge After Colby Covington Clash
Arman Tsarukyan is not just focused on Colby Covington — he is already thinking about what comes next.
Tsarukyan is scheduled to face Covington in the main event of RAF 11 on July 18, 2026, at the UWM Panther Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. But before the match has even happened, Arman has made it clear that he wants another wrestling challenge after Colby.
“I want to go home for 12 weeks and then come back because I wanna whoop some asses here, an American wrestler,” Tsarukyan said. “After Colby, I got one more name.”
That comment immediately adds more intrigue to his RAF run.
Arman Wants to Prove He Is the Best MMA Wrestler
Tsarukyan has been using his RAF appearances to make a clear point: he believes he belongs in the conversation as one of the best wrestlers in MMA.
He enters the Colby matchup with an undefeated 5-0 RAF record, and his confidence is only growing. For Arman, these matches are not just side missions. They are part of a bigger mission to prove his grappling and wrestling can stand with anyone.
Facing Covington is already a major test. Colby built his MMA career on pressure, cardio, wrestling, and pace. Even after stepping away from MMA, his wrestling reputation still carries weight.
That is why Arman beating him would be a major statement.
Covington is not an easy opponent on paper.
He spent years competing against elite UFC welterweights and became known for his relentless pace, chain wrestling, and ability to make fights exhausting. A wrestling match against Arman gives him a chance to prove that his grappling still translates outside the Octagon.
The matchup also has heat behind it. Their feud has been building for months, and both men have talked about proving who is the better MMA wrestler.
That makes RAF 11 feel like more than just a wrestling exhibition. There is pride involved.
Arman Already Has Another Target
The most interesting part is that Tsarukyan says he already has “one more name” after Colby.
He did not reveal who that name is, but the message is clear: Arman does not plan to stop with one big RAF matchup. He wants to keep testing himself against American wrestlers and building his reputation in this space.
That is a smart move.
RAF gives Arman another platform to show his grappling without waiting only for UFC matchups. It also lets him stay active, build attention, and create rivalries outside normal MMA competition.
A Big Night for RAF 11
RAF 11 is shaping up as one of the promotion’s most talked-about cards.
Arman vs Colby gives the event a heated main event with real wrestling credibility. Both men have strong MMA backgrounds, both are competitive, and both have enough personality to sell the matchup.
If Arman wins and immediately calls out another opponent, RAF could have its next storyline ready before the night is even over.
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Arman Tsarukyan is treating RAF like a proving ground.
He has Colby Covington in front of him on July 18, but he is already thinking ahead. His plan is simple: beat Colby, take some time back home, then return for another American wrestling challenge.
That confidence is exactly what makes Arman interesting.
He is not just showing up to compete.
He is showing up to build a legacy as one of the best wrestlers in combat sports.
