At the RAF 8 wrestling event, Arman Tsarukyan secured a dominant victory over Urijah Faber by technical superiority with a score of 13-1 in the third round. The complete results from RAF 8 included multiple high-level wrestling matches across different weight classes and styles. Notable results included Kyle Snyder defeating Rizabek Aitmukhan 12-6, Shamil Sharipov pinning Anthony Cassiopi in round one, and Helen Maroulis achieving technical superiority over Alexis Yaniak 10-0 in round two. The event featured a mix of freestyle and folkstyle wrestling bouts with both American and international competitors. The tournament showcased elite-level wrestling talent across multiple weight divisions.
Arman Tsarukyan added a wrestling accolade to his combat sports resume at the RAF 8 wrestling event, defeating Urijah Faber by technical superiority with a score of 13-1 in the third round.
Tsarukyan, 29, is currently ranked number one in the UFC lightweight division and carries a professional MMA record of 23-3. The Russian fighter, who trains out of American Top Team, stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach and has built a reputation as one of the most well-rounded competitors in the 155-pound weight class. His MMA numbers reflect that versatility, with 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes and a striking accuracy of 50 percent.
Faber, the 47-year-old American veteran known as "The California Kid," holds a career MMA record of 35-11 and built his legacy competing primarily at bantamweight and featherweight. A longtime cornerstone of Team Alpha Male in Sacramento, Faber stands five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach. His MMA career featured an average of 1.54 takedowns per 15 minutes and 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes, reflecting the grappling-heavy style that defined his time in the cage.
Why it matters
- The result highlights Tsarukyan's continued investment in wrestling competition outside of MMA, a discipline already evident in his elite takedown numbers.
- Faber's participation at 47 underscores his enduring engagement with combat sports well beyond his UFC tenure.
- Other notable RAF 8 results — including Kyle Snyder defeating Rizabek Aitmukhan 12-6 and Helen Maroulis earning a 10-0 technical superiority win — point to a high-level field that made Tsarukyan's dominant margin more meaningful.
