Arman Tsarukyan has defeated Urijah Faber in their RAF wrestling bout. The post serves as a brief result announcement directing followers to alternative channels for full content. Specific details about the method of victory or final score were not included in this particular announcement. The result was posted across multiple platforms for broader distribution. This victory continues Tsarukyan's success in wrestling competition outside of MMA.
Arman Tsarukyan added another wrestling victory to his résumé on April 19, 2026, defeating Urijah Faber in a RAF wrestling match. The result was announced across multiple platforms, though specific details such as the method of victory or final score were not included in the announcement.
Tsarukyan, 29, is currently the number-one ranked lightweight contender in the UFC, competing out of American Top Team. The Russian fighter carries a professional MMA record of 23-3-0 and has established himself as one of the most well-rounded competitors in his division. Standing five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach, he averages 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy and completes 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes — numbers that reflect a genuine two-way threat. His success in this RAF wrestling bout aligns with that elite grappling foundation.
Faber, known as "The California Kid," is a 47-year-old veteran from the United States who competed under the Team Alpha Male banner throughout his storied MMA career. He holds a professional record of 35-11-0 and built his reputation as a tireless wrestler and finisher at five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach. He averaged 1.54 takedowns per 15 minutes across his MMA career and remains active in combat sports in various formats outside of the UFC.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's continued activity in wrestling competition outside MMA keeps his grappling sharp ahead of any future lightweight title pursuit
- The result adds to a growing body of evidence that Tsarukyan can impose his wrestling in multiple formats and rulesets
- Faber's willingness to compete at 47 against elite-level fighters underscores his enduring presence in combat sports
