Another one! UFC Hall of Fame legend Arman Tsarukyan returns to the RAF; check it out!

Arman Tsarukyan No Hype FC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Even without an opponent to face in the world's most famous octagon, it can be said that Arman Tsarukyan He's back. The Armenian will return to freestyle wrestling at the eighth edition of Real American Freestyle, scheduled for April 18th, against Urijah faber, in Philadelphia. The announcement was made on the organization's own social media on Wednesday (1).

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Quick to provoke, Tsarukyan himself commented on the original post to excite fans and take a dig at his future opponent. Very familiar with the competition's rules, he expects to defeat the veteran without much difficulty.

"By how many points do you want me to beat this bag of potatoes? Place your order now," he stated.

🚨BREAKING: Arman Tsarukyan is set to face Urijah faber at RAF08 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 18.

Arman continues to stay incredibly active in wrestling/grappling matches, with yet another one booked.

How do you see this match playing out? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/yk5p9SWpTx

— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) April 1, 2026

Since it ended Dan Hooker No. UFC QatarTsarukyan has been increasingly venturing into specific grappling styles. He has already faced names such as Shara Magomedov, Muhammad Mokayev and Georgio Poullas. Before facing the New Zealander, he had already finished Benson Henderson and Patricky Pitbull in grappling tournaments.

Faber, on the other hand, is experiencing a different moment. Approaching his 47th birthday, the California Kid has been officially retired from the octagon for several years. Despite having a wrestling background, he only competed once in the RAF, when he was defeated by... Henry Cejudo in February this year.