UFC Contender Tsarukyan in Post-Match Brawl After Win
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan sparked a post-match brawl at Real American Freestyle 6 in Tempe, Arizona, on Saturday after defeating grappler Georgio Poullas in a contentious wrestling bout. The incident, which unfolded before a live crowd, saw Tsarukyan shove and punch Poullas immediately after the final buzzer, drawing members of both teams onto the mat in a chaotic melee.
Tsarukyan, the top-ranked challenger in the UFC's 155-pound division, secured a 5-3 decision victory in the co-main event. The match grew heated early, with Tsarukyan accusing Poullas of repeated fouls, including slaps to the head and an apparent eye gouge. Video footage circulated online showing the physical exchanges, which pushed the boundaries of freestyle wrestling rules. As the bout concluded, Tsarukyan stuffed a late takedown attempt by Poullas and retaliated with strikes, escalating tensions. Fights briefly spilled into the crowd, and former UFC contender Colby Covington escorted Poullas backstage amid chants from spectators.
In the aftermath, Tsarukyan took to social media, posting "F around and find out" in reference to the confrontation, a message that garnered over 1.4 million views....