Complete results from RAF 08 have been posted, with the main event seeing Arman Tsarukyan defeat Urijah Faber by technical superiority (13-1) in the third round. Other notable results include Kyle Snyder defeating Rizabek Aitmukhan by decision (12-6), and Shamil Sharipov pinning Anthony Cassiopi in the first round. The event featured multiple wrestling matches with various outcomes including decisions, technical superiority victories, and one pinfall. Helen Marulis defeated Alexis Janiak by technical superiority (10-0) in the second round.
Arman Tsarukyan added another victory to his resume at RAF 08 on April 19, 2026, defeating Urijah Faber by technical superiority with a 13-1 score in the third round of their main event contest.
Tsarukyan, 29, enters the record books at 23-3-0 and holds the number-one ranking in the UFC lightweight division. The Russian fighter, who trains out of American Top Team, stands five-foot-seven with a 72-inch reach and has built his reputation on a well-rounded game. He lands 3.85 significant strikes per minute at a 50 percent accuracy rate, and his takedown output of 3.26 per 15 minutes underscores his wrestling credentials — a factor that proved decisive at RAF 08.
On the other side, Urijah Faber brought his 35-11-0 record into the bout at 47 years old. The California Kid, a longtime face of Team Alpha Male, stands five-foot-six with a 67-inch reach. Faber averages 2.65 significant strikes per minute and has historically relied on his submission game, averaging 0.8 submission attempts per 15 minutes throughout his career.
The undercard also produced notable results. Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder earned a decision victory over Rizabek Aitmukhan by a 12-6 score, while Shamil Sharipov recorded a first-round pinfall over Anthony Cassiopi. Helen Marulis closed out her performance with a dominant 10-0 technical superiority win over Alexis Janiak in the second round.
Why it matters
- Tsarukyan's dominant showing reinforces his standing as the top-ranked lightweight contender
- Faber's loss at 47 raises further questions about where the veteran fits in the current competitive landscape
- The event blended MMA and wrestling competition, highlighting crossover athletic talent across multiple bouts
