Arman Tsarukyan defeated Urijah Faber via Tech Fall (13-1) in Round 3 at RAF 8. The event occurred early Tuesday, April 18, 2026, at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The main event was initially set to feature Henry Cejudo against Merab Dvalishvili. However, Cejudo withdrew due to injury just hours before the match. This unexpected change altered the fight card significantly.
Khamzat Chimaev made headlines by signing with Real American Freestyle. He boasts an impressive professional MMA record of 15-0. “Chimaev’s standout wrestling base has allowed him to physically dominate opponents en route to a 15-0 record in MMA,” stated a release from RAF.
Kyle Snyder defended his Light Heavyweight title against Rizabek Aitmukhan during the event. This match highlighted Snyder’s prowess in the sport, further establishing his reputation.
RAF 08 aired exclusively on FOX Nation and began at 8:00 PM ET. As fans tuned in, they were eager for updates on the fights and any last-minute changes to the lineup.
“As we get set for tonight’s RAF08, we want to share some important updates to tonight’s card,” said Chad Bronstein before the matches commenced. His remarks underscored the anticipation surrounding this event.
Looking ahead, RAF 09 is scheduled for May 30th in Dallas, followed by RAF 10 on June 13th in St. Louis. Fans are already buzzing about these upcoming events.
Arman Tsarukyan remarked post-fight, “RAF, next time you need two mats for me.” His confidence reflects both his performance and his growing stature within the organization.
