Arman Tsarukyan, the No. 2 ranked lightweight contender in the UFC, is set to compete in another Real American Freestyle (RAF) event. Despite a prior booking for RAF 09 against Keelon Jimison (Mugzy) on May 30, it has now been confirmed that Tsarukyan will face seasoned UFC veteran Tony Ferguson. This middleweight bout is scheduled for RAF 10 on June 13.
Ferguson, who departed the UFC after an eighth consecutive loss to Michael Chiesa in August 2024, has since found success in the Misfits Boxing promotion. He secured two wins in 2025, including a stoppage victory and a unanimous decision to claim the MFB middleweight title.
Tsarukyan has been actively participating in RAF events during his breaks from the UFC. He made his debut at RAF 05 in January, followed by appearances at RAF 06 and RAF 07, where he secured wins. His most recent outing was at RAF 08, where he defeated UFC veteran Urijah Faber.
Tsarukyan’s last fight in the UFC was in November, where he submitted Dan Hooker, extending his winning streak to five.
