Arman Tsarukyan secured a dominant victory over Yuriah Faber in a RAF wrestling bout with a score of 13-1. The match featured Tsarukyan throwing Faber outside the mat boundaries and executing a high-amplitude throw. This was part of the UFC RAF event this week. The post indicates that the content is being duplicated across multiple platforms for those experiencing loading issues.
Arman Tsarukyan added another layer to his combat sports resume this week, scoring a dominant 13-1 victory over Urijah Faber in a RAF wrestling match held as part of a UFC RAF event.
Tsarukyan, known by his nickname "Ahalkalakets," demonstrated his grappling credentials emphatically, throwing Faber outside the mat boundaries and executing a high-amplitude throw during the bout. The one-sided scoreline underlined the 29-year-old Russian's physical control throughout the match.
The UFC lightweight contender enters this wrestling competition as one of the most well-rounded fighters in his division. Ranked first in the lightweight rankings with a professional MMA record of 23-3-0, Tsarukyan trains out of American Top Team and brings a technically diverse game to any combat format. Standing 170 cm tall with a 183 cm reach, the orthodox fighter averages 3.85 significant strikes landed per minute in MMA competition at 50 percent striking accuracy, while also posting an impressive 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes — a number that speaks directly to the wrestling ability on display in this RAF outing.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's wrestling dominance in the RAF format reinforces his credentials as a complete fighter at the top of the lightweight division
- The 13-1 scoreline signals elite-level grappling that complements his already strong MMA takedown rate
- His participation in cross-format competition highlights the growing intersection between MMA and traditional wrestling events
