RAF 9: Colby Covington sets up match against ‘spoiled little brat’ Arman Tsarukyan after beating Chris Weidman

Colby Covington edged Chris Weidman in a closely contested match at RAF 9, earning a narrow 5-4 victory over the former UFC middleweight champion. Covington, giving away size to the legendary wrestler, relied on his technical skills and speed to execute takedowns throughout the match. The decisive moment came late when Covington scored a point for passivity, securing the lead as time expired. Immediately after his win, Covington wasted little time in confronting Arman Tsarukyan, who was watching from the sideline. Covington delivered a pointed callout, referring to Tsarukyan as "a spoiled little brat" and challenging him to a match in Milwaukee on July 18. Tsarukyan, who had won his own bout earlier in the evening, took to the stage and accepted the challenge, setting up what promises to be a headline-caliber matchup between the two RAF competitors.