Ben Askren Predicts Close Match Between Arman Tsarukyan and Colby Covington at RAF 11
Ben Askren picks a winner in Arman Tsarukyan vs Colby Covington match that he sees as a ‘coin flip’

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Ben Askren, returning to competition after a serious health scare, predicts a closely contested match between Arman Tsarukyan and Colby Covington at RAF 11 on July 18. Askren gives Tsarukyan a slight edge, viewing the matchup as a 'coin flip'.
- 01Ben Askren will compete at RAF 11 in Milwaukee against Belal Muhammad after recovering from a double lung transplant.
- 02Arman Tsarukyan and Colby Covington will headline RAF 11, both having strong records in the promotion.
- 03Tsarukyan has won all five of his matches, while Covington is 3-0 in his recent bouts.
- 04Askren describes the upcoming match as a 'coin flip' but leans towards Tsarukyan winning by a narrow margin.
- 05The event will take place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena on July 18.
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Ben Askren, a former champion in Bellator and ONE Championship, is set to return to competition at RAF 11 on July 18, where he will face Belal Muhammad. Following a serious health scare that required a double lung transplant, Askren is looking forward to his comeback. He also shared insights on the main event of the night, where Arman Tsarukyan will compete against Colby Covington. Askren anticipates a tightly contested match, referring to it as a 'coin flip'. He acknowledges Covington's size advantage but believes Tsarukyan, who has maintained an undefeated record in the promotion, could edge out a victory. Their bout was confirmed recently during RAF 09, where both fighters showcased their skills. The event will take place at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, marking a significant return for Askren and an exciting matchup for MMA fans.
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