The much-anticipated freestyle wrestling showdown between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas at RAF 6 delivered excitement, albeit short-lived, with the post-match events stealing the spotlight. While both elite grapplers showcased remarkable skill and traded intense exchanges during the bout itself, it was the eruption of chaos afterwards that truly captured attention.
Despite a relatively calm build-up, the competitive spirit between Tsarukyan and Poullas quickly ignited once the match commenced. Poullas, renowned for his online challenge where he offers cash to strangers who can take him down, was accused of overly aggressive tactics, including pushing and slapping the visibly irritated UFC standout, Tsarukyan, throughout their encounter.
Tsarukyan, with seven years of experience battling top-tier opponents in the octagon, is no stranger to intense physical confrontations. However, his composure was severely tested on Saturday. Prior to their meeting, Georgio Poullas had publicly declared his intention to make the RAF fight “dirty,” even vowing to throw punches if the situation escalated. This unsportsmanlike behavior ultimately provoked the Armenian fighter.
Immediately after securing a 5-3 victory, Tsarukyan’s pent-up frustration boiled over. The 29-year-old launched his opponent to the mat before unleashing a rapid succession of strikes. This instantly triggered pandemonium, as members from both teams stormed the wrestling area. The melee was eventually brought under control, with former interim UFC welterweight champion Colby Covington notably stepping in as a peacemaker.
Following the fiery altercation, Georgio Poullas addressed the incident, aiming a direct message at Arman Tsarukyan. “I want to send a message to all my fans and supporters. I want to thank you guys,” Poullas stated. “I hope you guys got some enjoyment out of the match tonight. Unfortunately, I was jumped… To Arman, you’re a little b*tch.”
Poullas further asserted his claim, adding, “And by the way, if you guys watched the match, I’m the only one that got a takedown… I’m still the champ, baby.”
