Raul Rosas Jr., Colby Covington

Raul Rosas Jr. submits Colby Covington in just 43 seconds

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.

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.

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Eric Kowal
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