Arman "Ahalkalakets" Tsarukyan has shifted focus from a potential grappling match against Dillon Danis to a wrestling bout against former UFC champion Urijah Faber. The co-main event at RAF08 will see Tsarukyan compete while staying active outside the Octagon while awaiting a potential lightweight title shot against either Ilia Topuria or Justin Gaethje.
Faber was originally scheduled to face Cayden Henschel, who will now wrestle Lance Palmer instead. Tsarukyan's latest appearance follows his recent decision win over Georgio Poullas in a Real American Freestyle wrestling rematch.