The RAF 6 event held Saturday at Mullet Arena in Tempe escalated unexpectedly during Arman Tsarukyan’s fight against Georgio Poullas. What began as a competitive grappling match quickly devolved into a chaotic brawl involving both fighters and their camps, shocking fans who gathered to watch the highly anticipated bout. The severity of the altercation required significant effort to restore order inside the arena.
Aftermath of the Fight Leads to Ambulance and Social Media Response
Following the clash, Poullas shared a video on his Instagram from an ambulance, revealing the violent nature of the incident as he addressed his supporters. In his message, he expressed gratitude towards those who supported him and described being overwhelmed by a group of about twelve Armenians who intervened aggressively after the fight.
“Alright I want to send a message to all my fans and supporters, I want to thank you guys, I hope you guys got some enjoyment out of the match tonight. Unfortunately I was jumped.”
— Georgio Poullas, Fighter
He also praised his family for stepping in to defend him during the confrontation.
“But as you guys saw, my 62-year-old dad and both my brothers came to my rescue. That’s the way we were brought up to fight for each other no matter what. We were outnumbered by like 12 Armenians and they came out there running, fighting with me, fighting for me.”
— Georgio Poullas, Fighter
In a direct message to Tsarukyan, Poullas did not hold back his disdain for the way the situation unfolded and referenced the fight’s statistics to assert his dominance.
“So that’s f—ing love, that’s how we were raised. To Arman, you’re a little b—- and by the way if you watch the match I’m the only one that got the takedown. He got a push out and a couple of penalty points, I’m still the champ baby.”
— Georgio Poullas, Fighter
Conflicting Accounts and Escalation of Hostilities Between Camps
Team Tsarukyan defended their fighter by releasing footage suggesting that Poullas initiated physical strikes during the grappling portion of the match, which triggered the outbreak of violence. Both camps subsequently flooded the mat, turning the contest into a full-scale brawl that overshadowed the fight itself. This disruption left many in attendance uncertain about the official winner amid the disorder.
Call for Calm and Possibility of a Rematch from Merab Dvalishvili
Among the audience was former UFC Bantamweight Champion Merab Dvalishvili, who recorded a plea for peaceful resolution between the two fighters. Recognizing the bitter nature of the incident, Dvalishvili expressed his desire to see Tsarukyan and Poullas reconcile and focus on a future rematch under calmer circumstances.
“I want you and Arman shake the hands and make the rematch. Today, we didn’t really see the winner, it was chaos.”
— Merab Dvalishvili, Former UFC Bantamweight Champion
Dvalishvili further urged the fighters to put aside the hostility.
“First, what I want to see is I want you and Arman to shake hands and make this rematch again, I know you guys respect each other. It was hard to watch.”
— Merab Dvalishvili, Former UFC Bantamweight Champion
Implications for Arman Tsarukyan Brawl RAF and Its Future Matches
The violent events at RAF 6 involving Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas have cast a shadow over the organization, highlighting intense rivalries and raising concerns about security during fight events. The outburst has sparked widespread discussion about sportsmanship, camp conduct, and the handling of post-fight tensions. While the immediate aftermath remains tense, the call for a rematch by respected figures like Merab Dvalishvili indicates that resolution through competition may still be achievable. Observers and fans alike will closely monitor how the RAF and involved parties address the fallout from this volatile incident and whether future matches can proceed without similar disruptions.
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🙏Merab Dvalishvili plays peacekeeper wants Georgio Poullas and Arman Tsarukyan to be friends
"I want you and Arman shake the hands and make the rematch. Today, we didn't really see the winner, it was chaos."
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