Cejudo returned to his wrestling roots, using ankle picks to take Faber down repeatedly and securing an 11‑0 technical fall. The 2009 Olympic gold medalist dominated the match, leaving Faber unable to score.
After the victory, Cejudo immediately challenged Merab Dvalishvili, who had been announced as a main‑event opponent for RAF 7. Dvalishvili accepted, promising to face the former UFC bantamweight champion in Philly.