UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan found himself at the center of chaos, after a wrestling bout at RAF 6 ended in a full-scale fight inside the arena.

Tsarukyan faced Georgio Poullas in a tense match that was already heated long before the final whistle.

Both competitors repeatedly complained about rough tactics, including slaps and aggressive hand fighting.
The frustration was visible throughout, with referees forced to pause the action more than once to calm the situation.

Despite the hostility, Tsarukyan controlled much of the match and held the lead late.
But moments after the match ended, the situation escalated dramatically.

Instead of celebrating his win, Tsarukyan tackled Poullas to the mat and began throwing punches.
And, well, the incident immediately triggered a massive melee.

Coaches, teammates, and other athletes rushed onto the mat trying to separate the two fighters.
Within seconds, the altercation spread beyond the competitors as additional scuffles broke out around the arena.

Security personnel scrambled to restore order while fighters – including UFC welterweight Colby Covington – attempted to intervene.

A MASSIVE brawl breaks out after the match between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas at RAF06!

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Early exchanges featured aggressive hand fighting, with Poullas repeatedly pawing at Tsarukyan’s head.
Tsarukyan responded by slapping him, prompting the first stoppage. Later, pushing between the two led to another pause, and tensions continued to rise.

Tsarukyan maintained a 2-1 lead heading into the second period and extended it further with a push-out point.
Although Poullas managed a late takedown attempt during a scramble, Tsarukyan defended well and kept his advantage until time expired.

As soon as the match ended, however, the conflict boiled over into violence.

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