Raf 7: Georgio Poullas says he’s ready for ‘coward’ Arman Tsarukyan rematch
raf: Georgio Poullas says he is ready to meet Arman Tsarukyan again at RAF 7 this Saturday in Tampa, Florida, after their explosive encounter at RAF 6 that ended in a post-match brawl. The rematch is scheduled for the Yuengling Center and is billed as a middleweight return between the two men. Poullas says the fight is about settling unfinished business after the last match’s fouls and the viral melee that followed.
Raf rematch set in Tampa — what happened at RAF 6
The basics: at RAF 6 the matchup degenerated into repeated fouls, official intervention and a viral post-fight altercation. Arman Tsarukyan, identified in the event as a UFC lightweight contender, opened the incident with an open-hand slap during the wrestling portion of the bout that cost him a point. Georgio Poullas, a social media influencer and former collegiate wrestler (Cleveland State University, Rider University), was later penalized a point for continuing to use clubbing hands to the head.
Order nearly collapsed between rounds when Tsarukyan took a swipe at Poullas and RAF officials walked onto the mats to restore control. Tsarukyan won the match on points, 5-3. The sequence that went viral came after the final whistle: Tsarukyan shoved Poullas onto his back, then delivered punches to Poullas’s head and attempted a knee strike before outside intervention halted the confrontation. RAF broadcast commentators expressed regret and disapproval at the display.
Immediate reactions and fighter statements
Georgio Poullas was blunt about his view of Tsarukyan’s conduct. “I can tell you, I’ll be ready for it this time, whatever happens, ” Poullas said, identifying himself as prepared for any recurrence. Poullas added, “It was a coward move, what [Tsarukyan] did. He waited until I wasn’t looking. I mean, if you’re going to hit me, hit me when I’m looking at you. Don’t be a coward about it. ” Poullas also criticized his opponent’s response to pressure in the match, saying he believes Tsarukyan “acts out” when frustrated and “doesn’t have respect for his opponents. “
RAF officials intervened during and after the bout to prevent further escalation and to enforce point penalties during the match. The rematch at RAF 7 has been booked to allow the two competitors to settle the score on the mats under official supervision.
Quick context
This bout is a direct rematch from RAF 6 one month ago and is part of RAF 7’s live card in Tampa. Both fighters made previous RAF appearances: Tsarukyan debuted at RAF 05 and Poullas also debuted at RAF 05 in earlier matchups.
What’s next
All eyes will be on the Yuengling Center this Saturday when the two meet again. Officials, competitors and fans will watch to see whether the second encounter remains under control or spirals into physical confrontation again; Poullas insists he will be ready for anything and expects a different outcome. The immediate next developments to follow are the official match result from RAF 7 and any disciplinary action RAF officials choose to take after the rematch, should conduct mirror what occurred at RAF 6.
