dailyloe.com – Arman Tsarukyan defeated Georgio Poullas at the RAF 7 event on Saturday. The wrestling match was held at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida. This was a highly anticipated rematch following a controversial first bout.
Tsarukyan secured a decisive 9-3 victory over his rival. The win came after a tense and fiery contest across three periods. The final period featured a dramatic four-point throw from Tsarukyan.
The rivalry began at RAF 6 in February where their match ended in chaos. Tsarukyan won that first encounter with a 5-3 score. Post-fight illegal punches ignited a team-wide brawl that went viral.
This marks Tsarukyan’s fourth non-UFC competition in 2026. He previously defeated Lance Palmer in Real American Freestyle. He also bested Muhammad Mokaev in a grappling match in Brazil.
Tsarukyan stated his ambition to become a champion across multiple organizations. He declared his intent to win the RAF and UFC titles. The fighter aims to collect all the belts in the world.
The event’s co-main featured Colby Covington in a separate bout. RAF is a growing promotion showcasing elite grappling talent. Such events provide fighters with competition outside major MMA promotions.[]
Source: Yahoo Sports
