TLDR
- Georgio Poullas and Arman Tsarukyan will face off in a wrestling rematch at RAF 7 in Tampa on Saturday
- Their first match at RAF 6 in February ended in a massive brawl after Tsarukyan attacked Poullas following the final whistle
- Poullas criticized Tsarukyan for complaining to referees during their first bout and says he’s better prepared this time
- Tsarukyan threatened Poullas at the press conference after the influencer mentioned his girlfriend Nina Drama
- Poullas expressed interest in fighting Tsarukyan in MMA if an organization is willing to host the bout
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Social media influencer Georgio Poullas is ready for his rematch with UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 7 this Saturday in Tampa, Florida. The two faced off in a wrestling match at RAF 6 in February that ended in chaos.
Tsarukyan won their first match on points, but the fight was filled with fouls and referee interventions. Immediately after the final whistle, Tsarukyan attacked Poullas, leading to a massive brawl that grabbed headlines and led RAF to book a rematch.
Poullas Says He’s Better Prepared This Time
Poullas told MMA Fighting on Friday that he was surprised by Tsarukyan’s behavior during their first encounter. “The first match, he just cried like a little bitch,” Poullas said.
The influencer compared Tsarukyan’s reactions to another opponent he faced. “If you watch the match with me and Mugzy, I clubbed Mugzy the same, and Mugzy took it like the man because he is a man,” Poullas explained.
Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas have an INTENSE faceoff before their rematch at RAF 07 in Tampa pic.twitter.com/RQTdatIiJm
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Poullas said he was shocked to see a UFC fighter complain to the referee so frequently. He also warned that he’ll be ready if Tsarukyan tries to attack him again after the match ends.
The social media star says his preparation is much better this time around. “My last match, I didn’t really have a proper training camp, and I did have one this time, so I feel great,” Poullas said.
Poullas predicted a different outcome for Saturday’s rematch. “I think, I don’t know what the score is going to be, but I think I get my hand raised this time, for sure,” he said.
Tensions Flare At Press Conference
The press conference on March 27 featured heated exchanges between the two competitors. Tsarukyan repeatedly asked Poullas to pay him $10,000 from a bet they made before their first match.
Poullas responded by asking for a date with Tsarukyan’s girlfriend Nina Drama in exchange for the money. The comment immediately changed the tone of the event.
“My girlfriend? Guys, you never ask about family,” Tsarukyan responded. “Don’t ask about family, mums, sisters, and girls too.”
Tsarukyan issued a direct threat to Poullas and others watching. “If someone gonna talk about that, you’re going to be dead,” the UFC fighter said.
He continued his warning: “I don’t care if this is RAF or UFC belt. If you’re gonna touch my family, you’re going to be dead and you too, shut your mouth and be respectful for the girls, okay?”
Staff at the press conference quickly moved to the next question to defuse the situation. The two fighters also participated in a tense face-off after Colby Covington and Dillon Danis were separated by security.
Poullas has expressed interest in fighting Tsarukyan in mixed martial arts beyond their wrestling matches. The influencer said he’s made some efforts to connect with UFC president Dana White, though nothing direct has materialized.
“There’s been going through some people to figure some things out, but I don’t think anything’s going to happen with that,” Poullas said. He added that he would welcome any organization willing to host an MMA fight between them.
Tsarukyan is currently one of the top lightweights in the world and expects to challenge for the UFC title sometime this year. He mentioned at the press conference that Khamzat Chimaev won’t be attending RAF 7 in Tampa because he’s in training camp for an upcoming title defense.
The UFC has allowed Tsarukyan to participate in wrestling events outside the promotion, but it’s unlikely they would permit him to compete in MMA for another organization. Poullas and Tsarukyan will settle their differences on the wrestling mat at RAF 7 on Saturday night, with the event streaming exclusively on Fox Nation at 8 PM EST.
