​Arman Tsarukyan delivered another dominant performance at RAF Georgia, marking his final appearance before his high-profile clash with Colby Covington at RAF 11 on July 18. Since joining the wrestling promotion, Tsarukyan has been a constant presence, appearing on nearly every show as he awaits his next move in the UFC. On Saturday, he took on Kuat Khamitov, a seasoned MMA veteran who posed a legitimate challenge but ultimately could not keep pace over three periods.
The encounter concluded with a lightning-fast takedown by Tsarukyan just 54 seconds shy of the end, pushing the score to 11-0 and securing a technical fall. “Georgia, thank you so much for the hospitality,” Tsarukyan shouted to the raucous crowd. “Give me anybody from Georgia, I’ll beat him.” Moments after exiting the stage, Tsarukyan leapt off the platform into the cheering supporters to celebrate his latest victory.
Tsarukyan dominated from the outset, dictating the pace and repeatedly frustrating Khamitov on both the feet and the mat. While Khamitov did manage to secure a deep single-leg attempt, Tsarukyan remained unfazed, staving off the move and avoiding any scoring by his opponent.
On the offensive front, Tsarukyan showcased relentless aggression, firing off rapid double-leg takedowns that repeatedly put Khamitov on his back and tally seven points in the first two periods. Khamitov mounted another deep single-leg attempt in the third period, but Tsarukyan thwarted the attack and forced a reversal, adding two more points to his lead. A subsequent flurry culminated in another decisive sequence that dropped Khamitov to the mat, elevating Tsarukyan to an 11-0 lead and sealing the technical fall.
With the win, Tsarukyan improves to 7-0 in RAF competition, reinforcing his status as a formidable force in the promotion. He now stands just seven days away from a marquee showdown with Covington, who has also maintained an undefeated record through his first two RAF appearances. Covington, an accomplished All-American wrestler in college, is expected to present a significantly tougher challenge than Tsarukyan has faced thus far, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash on the mats in Milwaukee. The matchup promises to deliver fireworks as these two elite wrestlers collide in what fans expect to be a gripping, action-packed bout.