Covington Calls Out Tsarukyan, Targets Chimaev Next in RAF Grappling Ambitions

Alexandr Ormanji March 30, 2026, 4:40 a.m.

UFC welterweight Colby Covington has outlined his plans for the next stage of his career.

“That little Armenian midget has no chance. Step onto the RAF mat with me and I’ll destroy you. Tsarukyan will be first because Chimaev is busy preparing for a title fight against Sean Strickland right now. But after I deal with Arman, his teammate can come in and try to avenge him. I want to see Khamzat on the RAF mat, and I’ll take care of him too,” the American said in an interview with FOX Nation.

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