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Arman Tsarukyan, in Khamzat Chimaev’s corner, looked devastated as Sean Strickland stunned UFC 328 by defeating Chimaev via split decision to seize the middleweight title; Chimaev recovered to show respect, Tsarukyan later embraced him with a pep talk, and Dana White suggested a rough weight cut and a potential move up in weight while Tsarukyan weighed in on rematch chatter.
Arman Tsarukyan, Chimaev’s training partner, publicly supports Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 328’s loss to Sean Strickland and hints that factors like a heavy weight cut and coaching decisions may have influenced Chimaev’s performance.
After UFC 328, where Khamzat Chimaev lost his middleweight title defense to Sean Strickland, Dana White said Chimaev planned to move up to light heavyweight due to weigh‑in issues; Arman Tsarukyan publicly backed his partner to win back the belt, countering White and signaling a potential rematch path.
UFC veteran Urijah Faber’s makeshift RAF 08 main event with Arman Tsarukyan turned into a viral moment when Tsarukyan pushed Faber off the stage into the crowd, then quickly dominated the restart to win 13-1. Faber later posted a lighthearted reaction on social media, jokingly calling Tsarukyan a “spoiled kid.” The bout drew attention from fans and commentators (Chael Sonnen looked on as the action unfolded); Tsarukyan’s next opponent remains uncertain, with Colby Covington expressing interest in facing him at RAF 09, although Covington is currently slated to fight Chris Weidman. No injuries were reported from the chaotic moment.
Urijah Faber says he is OK after a scary spill during a RAF 8 wrestling match with Arman Tsarukyan, who drove through for a takedown and carried both off the stage; neither fighter was hurt, with Tsarukyan winning by tech fall. Faber later called Tsarukyan a spoiled brat and referenced their trash talk with a pudding joke on Instagram, while Tsarukyan said he did not intend to carry him offstage. RAF executive Izzy Martinez criticized the incident as promotional but acknowledged it happened.
Arman Tsarukyan dominated Urijah Faber in RAF08, building an 8-0 lead before a chaotic moment sent them tumbling off the stage; Tsarukyan secured a tech fall win and momentum ahead of his UFC return, while the incident sparked discussion about stage safety and future RAF matchups.
RAF 08 at the Liacouras Center aired on FOX Nation after Henry Cejudo withdrew with an injury; the main event saw Arman Tsarukyan defeat Urijah Faber by tech fall in Round 3. In the co-main, Kyle Snyder edged Rizabek Aitmukhan on points to defend the Light Heavyweight title. The undercard featured Zahid Valencia, Shamil Sharipov, Helen Maroulis, Real Woods, Jason Nolf, Vladimer Khinchegashvili, Lance Palmer, Jordan Oliver, and Lucas Byrd all securing wins (Byrd over Darian Cruz on criteria).
Henry Cejudo withdrew from RAF 8 due to an undisclosed injury, canceling his rematch with Merab Dvalishvili. Arman Tsarukyan vs. Urijah Faber is promoted to the main event, while Kyle Snyder vs. Rizabek Aitmukhan moves to co-main. Dvalishvili won’t compete, and RAF 8 proceeds from Philadelphia’s Liacouras Center, streaming on FOX Nation, with the rest of the lineup remaining unchanged.
Arman Tsarukyan and two teammates were removed from an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia for safety violations, with the airline saying they refused to follow crew instructions and stay seated; Tsarukyan says he did nothing wrong and later traveled on a private plane to Philadelphia for RAF08 against Urijah Faber, amid ongoing tension with UFC leadership.
American Airlines says Arman Tsarukyan and companions were in the aisle during taxiing and refused to return to their seats, prompting the flight from LAX to Philadelphia to return to the gate; initial reports cited phone use. Tsarukyan posted on social media criticizing the airline and later boarded a private jet to Philadelphia for RAF 08, where he is set to co-main event with Urijah Faber, with no detailed public explanation from him beyond his posts.
Arman Tsarukyan and three friends were removed from an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Philadelphia after they stood in the aisle and refused to sit during taxiing. The airline said safety requires following crew instructions; the flight returned to the gate and ultimately departed for Philadelphia. Tsarukyan was traveling to RAF 8 to face Urijah Faber and later flew on a separate private flight to Philadelphia.
Arman Tsarukyan says he was kicked off an American Airlines flight while en route to Philadelphia for a Real American Freestyle grappling match, posted about the incident on social media, and still managed to adjust travel plans—even boarding a private plane—to ensure he arrives for his weekend return. Dana White has called him a “maniac” but has praised his constant activity, and Tsarukyan’s hustle continues despite the travel hiccup.
Arman Tsarukyan climbs two spots to No. 13 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings after UFC 327, a night that also saw Carlos Ulberg win the light heavyweight title and debut at No. 15. Tsarukyan, who has fought only once in two years, remains active in grappling matches and is set to face Urijah Faber in the RAF 8 co-main event this Saturday.
Arman Tsarukyan said Max Holloway is 'done' after his loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326, claiming Holloway will cash out and retire, and he also questioned Oliveira’s wrestling. Tsarukyan hinted at a possible rematch with Oliveira and noted Holloway could be in the running for a Conor McGregor return fight.
Arman Tsarukyan defeated Georgio Poullas in the RAF7 rematch, after Poullas finally paid the $10,000 bet from their first clash; Tsarukyan donated the winnings to a sick child, and the two had previously traded threats but reconciled after the fight.