NBARecap
East playoffs: Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs cruise past Raptors
Cavs cruise past Raptors in playoff debut for Harden
ESPN News1 min read
MMA
RAF 08 Tsarukyan vs. Faber live discussion, results and highlights
TL;DR
RAF 08 takes place tonight, April 18, 2026, at Temple University's Liacouras Center in Philadelphia. The main event features Arman Tsarukyan facing Urijah Faber after Henry Cejudo withdrew due to injury.
Key points
- RAF 08 takes place on April 18, 2026
- Event held at Liacouras Center, Philadelphia
- Main event features Arman Tsarukyan vs. Urijah Faber
- Henry Cejudo withdrew due to injury
- Co-main event is Kyle Snyder defending his title
Mentioned in this story
Real American FreestyleLiacouras CenterPhiladelphia
Arman TsarukyanUrijah FaberHenry CejudoMerab Dvalishvili
Real American Freestyle (RAF) returns TONIGHT (Sat., April 18, 2026) with its eighth event, streaming live from Liacouras Center of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Former two-division UFC champion Henry Cejudo was supposed to headline the card against former Bantamweight champion and former rival Merab Dvalishvili; however, a last-second injury forced Cejudo off the card (details here).
The new main event is No. 2-ranked UFC Lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan vs. MMA legend Urijah Faber. The co-main event now features a championship match as Kyle Snyder defends his Light Heavyweight title against Rizabek Aitmukhan.
RAF 07 kicks off at 8 p.m. ET and airs exclusively on FOX Nation.
Below, you’ll find live results, highlights, and discussion throughout the evening.
RAF 06 Results and Highlights:
RAF 08 Main Event
175 lbs: Arman Tsarukyan vs. Urijah Faber
RAF 08 Co-Main Event
215 lbs: Kyle Snyder vs. Rizabek Aitmukhan – championship match
RAF 08 Main Card
190 lbs: Zahid Valencia vs. Aeoden Sinclair
285 lbs: Anthony Cassioppi vs. Shamil Sharipov
130 lbs: Helen Maroulis vs. Alexis Janiak – championship match
145 lbs: Real Woods vs. Anthony Ashnault
175 lbs: Jason Nolf vs. Joey Blaze
145 lbs: Vladimer Khinchegashvili vs. Johnni DiJulius
155 lbs: Lance Palmer vs. Cayden Henschel
145 lbs.: Jordan Oliver vs. Mike Vanbrill
135 lbs.: Darian Cruz vs. Lucas Byrd
For the latest combat sports-related news and notes click here.
Q&A
What time does RAF 08 start on April 18, 2026?
RAF 08 kicks off at 8 p.m. ET.
Who is the new main event for RAF 08 after Cejudo's injury?
The new main event is Arman Tsarukyan vs. Urijah Faber.
Where is RAF 08 being held?
RAF 08 is being held at the Liacouras Center of Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
