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Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dillon Danis with a sub-50-second tech fall at RAF10, but when Danis held on after the bell, Chimaev kicked out and a chaotic brawl ensued with teammates rushing the mat; the referee restored order and ruled Chimaev the winner.
RAF wrestler Georgio Poullas was arrested in Delray Beach, Florida on a felony aggravated battery charge after allegedly slamming the groom's brother onto a glass coffee table during a bachelor party; the victims were treated for injuries, Poullas was booked around 3:55 a.m. on June 6 and released on a $1,500 bond, and he’s due back in court July 9. His RAF profile includes bouts with Arman Tsarukyan.
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.
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Georgio Poullas has withdrawn from the planned grappling rematch with Arman Tsarukyan at Hype Brazil on March 11 in Rio de Janeiro after a post-fight melee; RAF officials say the rematch is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 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.
Arman Tsarukyan’s RAF Wrestling win over Georgio Poullas ended in a chaotic brawl after Tsarukyan attacked Poullas with punches and a knee, prompting corners and even Colby Covington to intervene. The incident fuels ongoing debate about Tsarukyan’s suitability for a UFC lightweight title shot, given his controversial antics outside the octagon.