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Raul Rosas Jr. submits stunned Colby Covington in just 43 seconds in Hype Italy grappling match
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Key Points:
- At Hype Italy in Rome, Raul Rosas Jr. replaced Dillon Danis on short notice and stunned former UFC contender Colby Covington with a rear-naked choke submission in just 43 seconds during a submission-only grappling match.
- Rosas, 22, continues his impressive winning streak following a notable UFC victory over Raoni Barcelos, marking a significant upset over the much larger Covington.
- Both fighters acknowledged Conor McGregor, who made a surprise appearance in the audience after the match.
- Covington is scheduled for another submission-only bout against UFC lightweight Ignacio Bahamondes in December and will face Khamzat Chimaev in a wrestling match in November.
- The event also featured multiple bare-knuckle boxing and dirty boxing matches, with notable outcomes including Ali Heibati’s TKO victory and a majority draw between Boyka and Antonio Oprea.
