RAF 08 wrestling tournament results featured Arman Tsarukyan's dominant victory over Urijah Faber by technical superiority with a 13-1 score in the third round. Other notable results included Kyle Snyder defeating Rizabek Aitmukhan 12-6, Zachid Valencia beating Aiden Sinclair 8-2, and Shamil Sharipov pinning Anthony Cassiopi in the first round. Helen Marulis achieved a technical superiority win over Alexis Janiak with a 10-0 score in the second round. The event showcased multiple wrestling disciplines with a mix of decision victories, technical superiority wins, and one pinfall finish.
Arman Tsarukyan added a wrestling tournament title to his combat sports resume on April 19, 2026, defeating Urijah Faber by technical superiority at RAF 08, with the bout stopped in the third round at a commanding 13-1 score.
Tsarukyan, 29, is ranked first in the UFC lightweight division and carries a professional MMA record of 23-3-0. The Russia-born American Top Team product stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach and is known for high-volume, accurate striking, averaging 3.85 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy. His takedown output — 3.26 per 15 minutes — reflects the grappling base he put on display in this tournament setting.
Faber, the 47-year-old American veteran nicknamed "The California Kid," holds a career MMA record of 35-11-0 and built his legacy at Team Alpha Male. Standing five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach, Faber has long been regarded as one of the sport's most durable competitors, averaging 2.65 significant strikes per minute across his career with a takedown rate of 1.54 per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- The result highlights Tsarukyan's wrestling credentials ahead of any future lightweight title pursuits
- Faber, competing well past his UFC prime at 47, continues to test himself across combat disciplines
- Other RAF 08 results, including Kyle Snyder's 12-6 decision win and Helen Marulis's 10-0 technical superiority victory, signal a competitive multi-discipline card
- Tsarukyan's dominant margin — 13-1 — underscores the grappling gap between an active top-ranked MMA contender and a veteran well into the twilight of his career
