Live Results: Tsarukyan vs. Faber at RAF 08
Real American Freestyle (RAF) has returned with its eighth event, RAF 08, streaming live from the Liacouras Center at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This event took place on April 18, 2026, featuring a highly anticipated matchup between two prominent fighters in the mixed martial arts (MMA) world.
Main Event: Tsarukyan vs. Faber
The headlining bout featured No. 2-ranked UFC Lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan, competing against MMA legend, Urijah Faber. Originally, the event was set to showcase Henry Cejudo against Merab Dvalishvili, but Cejudo withdrew due to an injury.
Event Highlights
RAF 08 started at 8 p.m. ET and aired exclusively on FOX Nation. Below is a summary of the results from the evening:
| Weight Class | Fighters | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 175 lbs | Arman Tsarukyan vs. Urijah Faber | Tsarukyan def. Faber via Tech-Fall (13-1), Round 3 |
| 215 lbs | Kyle Snyder vs. Rizabek Aitmukhan | Snyder def. Aitmukhan via Points (12-6) |
| 190 lbs | Zahid Valencia vs. Aeoden Sinclair | Valencia def. Sinclair via Points (8-2) |
| 285 lbs | Anthony Cassioppi vs. Shamil Sharipov | Sharipov def. Cassioppi via Pinfall, Round 1 |
| 130 lbs | Helen Maroulis vs. Alexis Janiak | Maroulis def. Janiak via Tech Fall (10-0), Round 2 |
| 145 lbs | Real Woods vs. Anthony Ashnault | Woods def. Ashnault via Points (7-2) |
| 175 lbs | Jason Nolf vs. Joey Blaze | Nolf def. Blaze via Points (11-2) |
| 145 lbs | Vladimer Khinchegashvili vs. Johnni DiJulius | Khinchegashvili def. DiJulius via Points (8-5) |
| 155 lbs | Lance Palmer vs. Cayden Henschel | Palmer def. Henschel via Points (3-2) |
| 145 lbs | Jordan Oliver vs. Mike Vanbrill | Oliver def. Vanbrill via Points (5-0) |
| 135 lbs | Lucas Byrd vs. Darian Cruz | Byrd def. Cruz via Criteria, (2-2) |
The night was filled with excitement, showcasing both emerging talents and established champions in thrilling matches. The detailed results demonstrated the competitiveness of the fighters involved in RAF 08.
