Arman Vs Georgio: arman vs georgio ignites brawl at RAF 6
The arman vs georgio confrontation ended in chaos at Real American Freestyle 6, when No. 2-ranked UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan shoved and then punched opponent Georgio Poullas after time expired. The post-match melee left mats flooded with more than a dozen people and required intervention to clear the area.
Arman Vs Georgio fallout
The co-main event in Tempe, Ariz., devolved as the final buzzer sounded and an aggravated Tsarukyan rushed Georgio Poullas, knocking him over and landing punches while they were on the ground. More than a dozen people flooded the mat, either trying to break up the fight or join it, and the mayhem extended into the crowd, where fans had been chanting "USA" in favor of Poullas.
The brawl on the mat
The match itself had been chippy, with the two wrestlers exchanging slaps and other rough activity as the final seconds ticked away. After time expired, Tsarukyan shoved Poullas down and threw punches, setting off a full-on brawl involving multiple people around the mats. The chaos ended with three-time UFC title challenger Colby Covington escorting Poullas backstage.
Bischoff and RAF reaction
RAF chief media officer Eric Bischoff told the post-fight presser he had already been accused on social media of creating the scene because it resembled professional wrestling, but said that anyone who knows him would know he "would never have let it go that long. It was just too long. " Bischoff added that he was disappointed because "there's so much other great stuff about Real American Freestyle, " praising the team that quickly assembled a surprise package for Nate Carr and had David come out to put the Real American Legends championship belt on him, calling that a "cool moment" he was looking forward to.
Promoter and CEO remarks
RAF CEO Chad Bronstein emphasized the promotion's aim to be "a family-friendly combat sport, " saying they do not try to stage these situations and noting the organization is "on six events, not even a blip. " Bronstein said these incidents can happen and that, as Bischoff suggested, officials will review tape, "make a decision, and deal with it. " Bischoff also warned the incident could both create controversy that can generate cash and create backlash if mishandled.
Card context and other headlines
The card was headlined by a legends matchup between the recently retired Henry Cejudo and UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber; Cejudo made easy work of Faber, and an announcement was made that Cejudo would next face past UFC foe Merab Dvalishvili on April 18. The event also featured Tsarukyan competing in his second event for Real American Freestyle after dominating Lance Palmer at RAF 5 in January.
Tsarukyan’s history of incidents
Tsarukyan has a reputation for getting into physical altercations outside the octagon. His past incidents include famously punching a fan before his fight at UFC 300 in 2024 and allegedly breaking Dan Hooker's nose with a head-butt at weigh-ins last November. He is currently in a holding pattern, waiting for lightweight champion Ilia Topuria to face interim champ Justin Gaethje at some point in the (hopefully) near future, and many believed he was already deserving of a title shot after defeating Hooker — a standing that his recent actions are unlikely to help.
Clips and commentary circulated on March 1, 2026, with observers noting that Tsarukyan appeared to catch Poullas clean on the chin and others posting compilations showing Georgio Poullas slapping and pushing Tsarukyan during the match and questioning whether Tsarukyan's reaction was justified.
