The full results from RAF 08 wrestling tournament have been released. In the main event, Arman Tsarukyan defeated Urijah Faber by technical superiority with a score of 13-1 in the third round. Kyle Snyder defeated Rizabek Aitmukhan by points 12-6. Zachid Valencia beat Aiden Sinclair 8-2 on points. Anthony Cassiopi lost to Shamil Sharipov via pinfall in the first round. The event featured multiple wrestling matches with various outcomes including decisions, technical falls, and pins.
Arman Tsarukyan added a wrestling result to his resume on April 19, 2026, defeating Urijah Faber by technical superiority with a score of 13-1 in the third round at RAF 08, a wrestling tournament whose full results were released following the event.
Tsarukyan, 29, is currently ranked first in the UFC lightweight division and carries a professional MMA record of 23-3-0. The Russian fighter, who trains out of American Top Team, stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach and is known for his wrestling-heavy approach inside the octagon, averaging 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside a striking output of 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy.
Faber, the 47-year-old American veteran nicknamed "The California Kid," holds a career MMA record of 35-11-0 and built his reputation at Team Alpha Male. Standing five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach, Faber has long been regarded for his grappling acumen, averaging 1.54 takedowns per 15 minutes during his MMA career.
The RAF 08 card featured several other bouts. Kyle Snyder defeated Rizabek Aitmukhan by points 12-6, while Zachid Valencia topped Aiden Sinclair 8-2 on points. Anthony Cassiopi suffered a first-round pinfall loss to Shamil Sharipov.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's dominant technical superiority result underscores the wrestling credentials of the UFC's top-ranked lightweight contender
- Faber's participation at 47 in a competitive wrestling tournament highlights his continued activity in combat sports grappling formats
- The multi-bout card showcased a range of outcomes including decisions, technical falls, and pins across different competitors
