Tsarukyan Calls Out GSP After Dominant RAF 14 Win

Arman Tsarukyan called out Georges St-Pierre by name after stopping Dillon Danis via tech fall in the RAF 14 main event Friday night in Las Vegas, pushing his Real American Freestyle record to 8-1.

The win was never in question. Tsarukyan dominated Danis from the opening whistle and closed the show well inside the distance, snapping back into the win column after his lone RAF setback, a July loss to Colby Covington. Danis came in as the wild card of the card, and Tsarukyan treated him like one, controlling the action against an opponent known more for chaos than output on the mat.

Why Tsarukyan Wants GSP Next

Tsarukyan made his intentions clear at the RAF 14 post-fight press conference, saying he wants nothing to do with unknown quantities going forward. "I don't wanna just wrestle with no-names. I wanna collect all the big names, all the best fighters," he said, adding that he'd specifically like a crack at St-Pierre: "We'll see, maybe they can bring GSP. I would like to wrestle him."

The UFC lightweight contender has spent his time away from the Octagon building a resume on the RAF mat, and he's framing it as a chase for legacy wins rather than just activity. A rematch with Covington, who still holds a win over him from this past July, remains the more obvious next step given the unfinished business, but Tsarukyan's comments suggest he's just as interested in testing himself against a certified legend like St-Pierre.

What It Means for the Betting Markets

Tsarukyan's stock inside RAF took a hit after the Covington loss, but a clean, dominant finish over Danis is exactly the kind of result that rebuilds a betting case. Expect oddsmakers to list him as a short favorite in almost any matchup RAF books next, short of another meeting with Covington, who would likely open as the favorite again given the head-to-head. A GSP fight, if it ever gets made, would be a tougher line to set given how long St-Pierre has been away from any form of live competition, but it's the kind of crossover matchup that would draw heavy public money no matter how the number opens.

For now, Tsarukyan has stated his case. The ball is in RAF's court to see who they put in front of him next.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Arman Tsarukyan beat Dillon Danis at RAF 14?

Yes, Arman Tsarukyan defeated Dillon Danis via tech fall in the RAF 14 main event on October 23, 2026, in Las Vegas, improving to 8-1 in Real American Freestyle competition.

Why did Arman Tsarukyan call out Georges St-Pierre?

After his win over Dillon Danis, Arman Tsarukyan said he wants to face only the biggest names in combat sports and specifically mentioned wanting to wrestle UFC legend Georges St-Pierre.

What was Arman Tsarukyan's only loss in RAF?

Arman Tsarukyan's lone loss under the Real American Freestyle banner came against Colby Covington in July 2026.