This is the live blog for Arman Tsarukyan vs. Tony Ferguson, the co-main event for RAF 10 on Saturday night at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis, Mo.
One of the top MMA fighters in the world, Tsarukyan has spent much of 2026 moonlighting in RAF, competing in the last five events for the promotion. As a result, Tsarukyan has become the face of RAF, all while waiting for his shot to fight for the UFC lightweight title. Most recently, Tsarukyan dominated Mugzy at RAF 9 two weeks ago.
A former UFC interim lightweight champion, Ferguson ended his MMA career by losing eight consecutive fights. Many thought that was the end for “El Cucuy,” but he proved the doubters wrong, transitioning to Misfits Boxing, wining two matches, including a middleweight championship fight. A former NCWA national champion, Ferguson now returns to the mats where his combat sports career started.
Check out the live blog for Tsarukyan vs. Ferguson below.
Tony looks old out there, before this event starts. Arman does not.
Arman in the center to start, as Tony moves. Tries to tie up but Tony breaks it off. They tie up again and this time Arman works an overhook. Tony goes for a trip but it worked super bad, and he fell over. Almost looked like he tried to pull guard, but that’s two points for Arman.
Arman then gets belly to belly off that big lift and slam for takedown plus back points. 6-0 Arman.
Tony shoots a low single and gets deep in on it. Arman has to play defense, grabbing over top and playing for the stall, which he gets.
Tony dives in again from space but Arman defends better this time, crack down. Back up, and again from Tony, into another crack down. But Arman can’t score off anything and the period ends with Arman up 6-0.
Period starts but Tony needs to get toweled off again, and then we reset.
Hand-fighting early, with Tony not allowing Arman to get his grips. Tony also feinting level changes. But Arman gets inside and gets another full body lock. Tony trying to defend with a guillotine as Arman elevates him high. Arman finishes the takedown right into the back points and that’s the Tech Fall.
Arman Tsarukyan def. Tony Ferguson via Tech Fall (10-0)
After the match, Tsarukyan takes his wrestling shoes off and throws them into the crowd. That gets quite the reaction from the people in attendance.
Tsarukyan then goes to speak with Chael Sonnen. He thanks the crowd. He then addresses Colby Covington, who is in ther crowd.
“It’s going to be easier than Tony Ferguson! Easier! This is the easiest money!”
Covington responds, saying there will be no more “cupcake” matchups for Tsarukyan and that he’s going to break him on the mats. They then do a good-natured faceoff.
