Real American Freestyle has announced a new championship designed
exclusively for elite crossover athletes from combat sports.
In a new social media post, RAF revealed details about the
competition. The inaugural championship bout of the new crossover
event will feature Arman
Tsarukyan against former
Ultimate Fighting Championship interim champion Colby
Covington.
RAF Crossover Championship creates new path for combat sports
athletes
RAF has introduced the RAF Crossover Championship, developed
exclusively for high-profile crossover athletes from combat sports.
The first cruiserweight match will take place at RAF 11 in
Milwaukee, featuring Tsarukyan and Covington.
The crossover will blend elite freestyle wrestling with MMA talent,
offering marquee crossover matchups.
“A new championship arrives at RAF,” RAF Wrestling’s official X
account posted. “Introducing the RAF Crossover Championship.
Created exclusively for crossover wrestlers from across the world
of combat sports.”
“The first chapter begins in Milwaukee with Arman Tsarukyan vs.
Colby Covington. The inaugural Cruiserweight Crossover
Championship,” the post further read.
Tsarukyan enters the matchup with a perfect 6-0 record under the
RAF banner, having most recently dominated Kuat
Khamitov at RAF Georgia. Covington, meanwhile, is unbeaten
through three RAF appearances, building on an accomplished amateur
wrestling background that includes an NJCAA national championship
and NCAA Division I All-American honors. The former interim UFC
welterweight champion last edged Chris
Weidman at RAF 9.
The event is set for July 18 at 8 p.m. ET in Milwaukee.
A new championship arrives at RAF.
Introducing the RAF Crossover Championship.
Created exclusively for crossover wrestlers from across the world
of combat sports.The first chapter begins in Milwaukee with Arman
Tsarukyan vs. Colby
Covington.The inaugural Cruiserweight… pic.twitter.com/EHDvb9kuwV
— Real American Freestyle (@RAFWrestlingUSA)
July 13, 2026