Simply put, all hell broke loose at RAF 6. When the matches ended, the fights began.
After a chippy three rounds, Arman Tsarukyan decided it was time to let hands fly when he tackled opponent Georgio Poullas and blasted him with a big right hand. The referee intervened as best he could as the mats were rushed by dozens of people. Tsarukyan threw a big knee, but was swept away by members of the crowd, who prevented things from escalating further.
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The violence was a slow boil with several chippy moments during the match, including a backhand slap from Tsarukyan, who defeated Poullas by decision.
The UFC permits athletes to compete in non-striking competitions, such as grappling and wrestling. RAF may be the most high-profile of the options available, having burst into the international spotlight in 2026. It will remain to be seen if Saturday’s brawl results in any policy changes.
RAF 6 took place at Mullett Arena in Tempe, Ariz., and streamed on FOX Nation.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Mayhem at RAF when UFC’s Arman Tsarukyan attacks Georgio Poullas
