RAF 11 results: Colby Covington stuns Arman Tsarukyan; Ben Askren impresses in emotional farewell after illness
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Key Points:
- Over a year after nearly dying from pneumonia and cardiac arrest, former MMA champion Ben Askren returned to wrestling for a match against Belal Muhammad at RAF 11 in Milwaukee, marking a significant comeback.
- Askren showed resilience and skill during the match, leading 3-0 before fatigue allowed Muhammad to win 6-3; Askren then announced his retirement from wrestling competition.
- In the event's main crossover championship, Colby Covington defeated Arman Tsarukyan 5-3, securing the inaugural cruiserweight crossover title.
- Other notable results included Lucia Yepez retaining her strawweight championship via technical fall, Trent Hidlay and Zac Braunagel winning by technical fall, and Frankie Edgar defeating Clay Guida on points.
- The event showcased a mix of established fighters and rising stars, highlighting competitive matches across multiple weight classes at RAF 11.
