UFC star Arman Tsarukyan punches opponent in wild scene after Real American Freestyle wrestling match

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A massive brawl involving a top UFC contender broke out Saturday after a wrestling event went off the rails. 

Arman Tsarukyan, ranked second in the lightweight division of UFC, participated in a Real American Freestyle wrestling match against Georgio Poullas when tensions boiled over at the end of their bout. 

Tsarukyan was seen shoving Poullas when the match ended, and it immediately led to him throwing punches as the brawl ensued. 

Both teams for Tsarukyan and Poullas stormed the wrestling mat and started to tee off on one another, as officials and others tried to step in and stop the confrontation. 

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Arman Tsarukyan of Georgia reacts after a submission victory against Dan Hooker of New Zealand in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at ABHA Arena on Nov. 22, 2025 in Doha, Qatar. (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

Uncrowned also reported that fights started to break out in the crowd at the time as well.  

Colby Covington, a fellow UFC fighter, was seen escorting Poullas off the mat and into the backstage area as the crowd started to chant "U-S-A!"

Tsarukyan won the fight 5-3 over Poullas, as the dust settled post-brawl.

What may have led to the altercation was Poullas hitting Tsarukyan in the head during the match, which the latter was clearly displeased about throughout.

Arman Tsarukyan of Georgia poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial weigh-in at ABHA Arena on Nov. 21, 2025 in Doha, Qatar.  (Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)

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