Arman Tsarukyan defeated Urijah Faber by technical superiority with a score of 13-1 in the third round at RAF 8 wrestling event. The comprehensive results from the RAF 8 event included multiple wrestling matches featuring notable competitors. Kyle Snyder defeated Rizabek Aitmukhan by decision (12-6), while Zahid Valencia beat Aiden Sinclair by decision (8-2). Shamil Sharipov pinned Anthony Cassiopi in the first round, and Helen Maroulis defeated Alexis Janiak by technical superiority (10-0) in the second round. Additional results included Real Woods over Anthony Ashno (7-2), Jason Nolf over Joey Blaze (11-2), Vladimer Khinchegashvili over Johnny DiJulius (8-5), Lance Palmer over Caiden Henschel (3-2), Jordan Oliver over Mike Vanbrill (5-0), and Lucas Byrd over Darian Cruz (2-2 on criteria).
Arman Tsarukyan added a grappling victory to his resume on April 19, 2026, defeating MMA veteran Urijah Faber by technical superiority with a score of 13-1 in the third round at the RAF 8 wrestling event.
Tsarukyan, 29, is ranked first in the UFC lightweight division and carries a professional MMA record of 23-3. The Russian fighter, who represents American Top Team, is known for his well-rounded game, averaging 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy while also posting an impressive 3.26 takedowns per 15 minutes. His performance at RAF 8 reflected the elite wrestling credentials that underpin his MMA career.
Faber, 47, is one of the most decorated veterans in mixed martial arts history, holding a 35-11 record across a career that made him a staple of the bantamweight and featherweight divisions. The Sacramento native, nicknamed "The California Kid" and a founder of Team Alpha Male, stands five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach. He averaged 2.65 significant strikes per minute during his MMA career and remained active in combat sports competition here.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's technical superiority win demonstrates the wrestling ability that makes him a legitimate threat at the top of the lightweight division
- The lopsided 13-1 scoreline underscores the gap between the two competitors at this stage of their respective careers
- RAF 8 also featured high-level wrestling performances from Olympic and NCAA champions, placing this result in a competitive grappling context
