Raul Rosas Jr. made an emphatic statement at Hype Fighting in Italy on Tuesday, needing less than a minute to get Colby Covington to tap out in their submission-only grappling contest.
Raul Rosas Jr just made Colby Covington tap out in 40 seconds 🤯 https://t.co/Z6RpkDmXoR
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) November 3, 2026
Rosas entered the matchup as a late replacement for Dillon Danis, but the short preparation time clearly wasn’t an issue. Despite giving up a considerable size advantage to Covington, the young UFC bantamweight showcased his grappling ability and brought the contest to a remarkably quick end.
The action was over almost as soon as it began. Rosas caught Covington off guard with a takedown before quickly transitioning to his opponent’s back. From there, he wasted no time attacking the neck, eventually securing a rear-naked choke that forced Covington to submit just 43 seconds into the match.
