Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas set for submission-only rematch in Brazil following chaotic RAF 6 brawl

Arman Tsarukyan will face Georgio Poullas in a submission-only rematch at Hype FC, just 11 days after their brawl at RAF 06.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 3, 2026, 7:25 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from UFC Home

Unfinished Business Leads to Immediate Rematch

The rivalry between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas has escalated rapidly following their controversial match at RAF 6 this past Saturday. What was intended to be a professional grappling contest devolved into a full-scale brawl after the final whistle, with security forced to intervene to separate the two athletes and their respective camps. Despite the chaos, Tsarukyan made it clear that he felt there was "unfinished business," leading Hype FC to fast-track a submission-only rematch scheduled for next week.

Tensions Boil Over at RAF 6

Footage from the original contest shows a highly frustrated Tsarukyan reacting to what appeared to be several illegal striking attempts by Poullas throughout the match. After the conclusion of the bout, the UFC star struck his opponent, sparking a melee that Poullas later claimed involved being "jumped by 12 Armenians." While many fans have defended Tsarukyan’s reaction based on the provocative nature of Poullas’s tactics, the incident has raised questions about the lightweight’s temperament as he nears a potential UFC title shot.

Hype FC Headliner in Rio de Janeiro

The rematch will take place on March 11 at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Billed as a submission-only main event, the card will share the spotlight with the highly anticipated return of Jorge Masvidal. This will mark Tsarukyan’s third grappling match of 2026, a busy schedule that he has maintained while navigating contract negotiations with the UFC's Hunter Campbell. The addition of Jean Silva to the card in a separate submission-only match further bolsters the event's appeal to the Brazilian grappling community.