Brawl Erupts at Real American Freestyle Event

A brawl erupted during the Real American Freestyle event in Tempe, Arizona, over the weekend. The altercation followed a match between UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas. After Tsarukyan secured his victory, he violently shoved Poullas to the mat and continued to strike him after the match ended.

Details of the Incident

Several individuals entered the mat area amidst the chaos. Notably, former UFC title contender Colby Covington was present and assisted in escorting Poullas away from the scene. A video capturing the incident has circulated widely online.

Wrestling analyst Dave Meltzer discussed the occurrence on Wrestling Observer Radio. He described the situation as concerning, stating, “It was probably good publicity in the sense that people are talking about it. But that was real bad.” Meltzer noted the severity of the incident, implying that the UFC could potentially take disciplinary action against Tsarukyan.