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Arman Tsarukyan said Max Holloway is 'done' after his loss to Charles Oliveira at UFC 326, claiming Holloway will cash out and retire, and he also questioned Oliveira’s wrestling. Tsarukyan hinted at a possible rematch with Oliveira and noted Holloway could be in the running for a Conor McGregor return fight.
Arman Tsarukyan defeated Georgio Poullas in the RAF7 rematch, after Poullas finally paid the $10,000 bet from their first clash; Tsarukyan donated the winnings to a sick child, and the two had previously traded threats but reconciled after the fight.
In RAF 7 in Tampa, Arman Tsarukyan defeated Georgio Poullas by decision and delivered a decisive throw; Poullas paid the $10,000 bet in cash afterward, and Tsarukyan announced the money would be donated to a child in need.
Arman Tsarukyan edged Georgio Poullas with a late four-point move to win their rematch, while Colby Covington overwhelmed Dillon Danis 14-4 in the co-main, as RAF Wrestling’s RAF7 card unfolded with live updates from the Bloody Elbow blog.
Muhammad Mokaev headlines a submission-only grappling match against Arman Tsarukyan at Hype Brazil, hoping a decisive win could grab UFC president Dana White’s attention and earn him a return to the promotion after his 2024 departure.
UFC president Dana White said he's not thrilled with Arman Tsarukyan for multiple reasons beyond the public incident, pointing to a brawl at RAF 6 and other issues that complicate his path back to a title fight after a fight-week injury prevented a bout with Islam Makhachev; White added that RAF events won’t be halted, but Tsarukyan’s history makes a future title shot unlikely until trust is rebuilt.
Dana White says he’s not thrilled with Arman Tsarukyan, citing a pattern of disruptive behavior beyond public incidents (RAF06 brawl, UFC 300 fan punch, Hooker headbutt) and an earlier UFC 311 pullout; with Tsarukyan active in outside‑UFC grappling and a rematch against Georgio Poullas on the horizon, his title‑shot prospects appear jeopardized by concerns over his conduct.
A planned March 11 grappling rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas was canceled by RAF officials, despite Poullas pushing for a future rematch under the RAF banner; the pull-back delays any immediate sequel as Tsarukyan's UFC title prospects remain a topic of discussion.
Georgio Poullas has withdrawn from the planned grappling rematch with Arman Tsarukyan at Hype Brazil on March 11 in Rio de Janeiro after a post-fight melee; RAF officials say the rematch is unfinished business and should take place on the RAF stage, though no new date or location has been announced.
Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas will clash again in a submission-only grappling match at a Hype FC event in Rio de Janeiro on March 11, following a wild wrestling bout at RAF 6 in Arizona that ended in a brawl and a $10,000 bet; after Tsarukyan won on points and tackled Poullas amid the melee, Poullas called him a “little bitch” while Tsarukyan blamed Poullas for the incident as they move to the rematch alongside other high-profile grappling bouts.
Merab Dvalishvili claims Georgio Poullas started the RAF06 post‑fight melee with Arman Tsarukyan by being overly aggressive after Tsarukyan’s win; the brawl drew heavy attention as Tsarukyan’s return approaches, with him headlining Hype FC on March 11 and ongoing talk about his UFC title-shot prospects.
Arman Tsarukyan is cashing in on RAF06 fallout by releasing a Full Violence T-shirt featuring his five-word post-fight taunt after defeating Georgio Poullas and sparking a post-fight melee; the black tee costs $35 and comes in sizes up to 7XL. The piece also notes Tsarukyan’s history of controversial incidents and ongoing title-shot discussions, as he remains a top lightweight contender amid Gaethje-Topuria unification chatter and a busy schedule including an upcoming Hype FC bout.
Arman Tsarukyan says the postfight brawl at RAF 6 was Poullas’ fault for repeatedly attacking him during the match; he claims he only retaliated after being punched and eye‑poked, and waited for wrestling to end before striking back. He expects no UFC punishment and has no interest in a rematch, suggesting they could fight anywhere but not on wrestling mats, and notes RAF has treated him well.
Arman Tsarukyan clashed with Georgio Poullas at RAF06, taunting his rival online after a heated wrestling match, with Poullas alleging he was jumped and sustaining injuries; the incident adds fuel to questions about Tsarukyan's readiness for a UFC title shot.
Arman Tsarukyan sparked a chaotic on-stage brawl at RAF06 in Arizona by punching his opponent and drawing Colby Covington into the melee; RAF Wrestling founders Eric Bischoff and Chad Bronstein responded by saying the incident wasn’t planned, will be reviewed, and while controversy can draw attention, they aim to keep the promotion family-friendly and prevent repeats.