Arman Tsarukyan Declares He’s Not to Blame for Post‑Match Brawl at RAF 6

The altercation erupted moments after a wrestling bout, igniting questions about accountability and future UFC repercussions.

The Incident

• Just after the match ended, Tsarukyan threw a punch at Georgio Poulas.
• Both fighters had already complained about rough play: slaps to the head and a shove that forced the referee to warn them.
• Tsarukyan claims Poulas kept attacking him during the match and that he only reacted after winning.
• He said on a podcast, “Poulas was fighting during the fight and wanted to make a scene.”
• Tsarukyan alleges the referee was slow to stop the action, letting punches continue.
• The fight spilled onto the mats when Tsarukyan tackled Poulas to the ground and punched him.
• Security, RAF staff, and officials rushed in to calm things down before the situation worsened.

Background & Consequences

• Tsarukyan, a top lightweight in the UFC, missed a 2025 title shot due to injury.
• He also claims a headbutt at a weigh‑in last November hurt his chances for another title fight.
• Now he wonders whether the UFC will discipline him for the post‑match altercation.

Tsarukyan’s Perspective

• “This is not my fault.”
• He believes he was defending himself and that others see him as a fighter who won the match.
• Tsarukyan plans to attend UFC 326 to hear what happens next.
• He has no interest in a rematch with Poulas on the wrestling mat and would prefer to fight anywhere else—even “on the beach.”
• He thinks Poulas is over‑hyped and not a good wrestler.
• After security intervened, Tsarukyan left the arena without speaking to RAF officials.
• He feels that RAF treats him well and is not upset about the incident.
• He will keep fighting in different settings but won’t wrestle Poulas again.