Arman Tsarukyan’s participation in Real American Freestyle (RAF) continues to generate significant buzz. While awaiting his next UFC engagement, the second-ranked lightweight contender has been actively competing in wrestling events.

Earlier this week, it was announced that Tsarukyan would face influencer wrestler Keelon Jimison, known as Mugzy, at RAF 09 on May 30. This event is scheduled to take place at the College Park Center at the University of Texas at Arlington.

In a surprising turn of events, Tsarukyan is now slated to face UFC veteran Tony Ferguson in a middleweight bout at RAF 10 on June 13, 2026, at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. The news of this matchup was first reported by MMA journalist Ariel Helwani.

Ferguson, who recently departed the UFC following a streak of losses, found renewed success in 2025 under the Misfits Boxing banner. He secured two consecutive victories, including a stoppage and a unanimous decision win to claim the MFB middleweight title.

Tsarukyan has been a consistent presence in the RAF promotion since his debut at RAF 05 in January. He has since competed at RAF 06, RAF 07, and most recently at RAF 08, where he defeated UFC veteran Urijah Faber. Tsarukyan’s last appearance in the UFC was in November, where he secured a submission victory over Dan Hooker, extending his winning streak to five.

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Arman Tsarukyan to Face UFC Veteran Tony Ferguson at RAF 10 on June 13

Arman Tsarukyan’s involvement with Real American Freestyle (RAF) is escalating rapidly. While he awaits his next UFC fight, Tsarukyan has been keeping active with ventures outside the Octagon, notably in wrestling competitions.

Earlier this week, it was announced that the No. 2-ranked UFC lightweight contender would face influencer wrestler Keelon Jimison, widely known as Mugzy, at RAF 09 on May 30, at the College Park Center at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Adding to the excitement, Tsarukyan is now scheduled to welcome UFC veteran Tony Ferguson to the promotion for a middleweight clash at RAF 10 on June 13, 2026, at Chaifetz Arena at Saint Louis University. MMA journalist Ariel Helwani first reported this matchup.

Ferguson departed the UFC after his eighth consecutive defeat, a first-round submission loss to Michael Chiesa in August 2024. However, “El Cucuy” achieved success in 2025 under the Misfits Boxing banner, securing back-to-back wins, including a third-round stoppage and a unanimous decision victory to capture the MFB middleweight title.

Tsarukyan made his Real American Freestyle debut at RAF 05 in January, followed by appearances at RAF 06, RAF 07, and most recently at RAF 08, where he defeated UFC veteran Urijah Faber. Tsarukyan’s last Octagon appearance was in November, where he secured a submission victory over Dan Hooker, extending his winning streak to five.