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Tsarukyan–Poullas Rematch Set for March 11 in Rio as UFC Title Talks Continue

He maintains he was provoked by Georgio Poullas during the match.

Overview

  • Hype FC announced a submission-only rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas for March 11 at Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Their RAF 6 wrestling bout in Tempe ended in a bench-clearing brawl after Tsarukyan punched Poullas moments after the final whistle.
  • Poullas said he was jumped and appeared to be transported for treatment at a local hospital following the melee.
  • Tsarukyan publicly defended his actions and rolled out merchandise tied to his viral post, while Merab Dvalishvili voiced support for Tsarukyan’s account of provocation.
  • Tsarukyan said he recently spoke with UFC matchmaker Hunter Campbell about options that could include a lightweight title fight in September or October, and no formal penalties from RAF or the UFC have been announced.