UFC Fighters Tsarukyan and Poullas Settle Beef After Rematch

Poullas pays Tsarukyan $10,000 after losing RAF 07 fight in Tampa

Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:10pm

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UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and wrestler/influencer Georgio Poullas have settled their differences following a heated rematch at Saturday's RAF 07 event in Tampa, Florida. After Tsarukyan defeated Poullas by points, Poullas paid Tsarukyan $10,000 and the two shook hands and hugged, squashing their previous beef.

Why it matters

The rivalry between Tsarukyan and Poullas had escalated to a brawl after their first match, raising concerns about sportsmanship and safety in the sport. This public reconciliation and financial gesture from Poullas demonstrates how even intense rivalries can be resolved through mutual respect and compromise.

The details

In their first matchup last month, Tsarukyan defeated Poullas and then proceeded to knee and punch him, sparking a brawl between the two teams. In the rematch at RAF 07 on Saturday, Tsarukyan again defeated Poullas, this time by points decision. After the fight, Poullas, who is known for his 'Take me down, win $1,000' challenge, paid Tsarukyan $10,000 as a gesture of goodwill. The two then shook hands and hugged, publicly ending their feud.

  • The initial fight between Tsarukyan and Poullas took place last month.
  • The rematch at RAF 07 occurred on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Arman Tsarukyan

A UFC lightweight contender who defeated Georgio Poullas in their rematch at RAF 07.

Georgio Poullas

A wrestler and social media influencer known for his 'Take me down, win $1,000' challenge, who lost to Tsarukyan at RAF 07 but then paid him $10,000 to settle their beef.

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The takeaway

This incident demonstrates how even intense rivalries in combat sports can be resolved through mutual understanding, financial compromise, and a display of sportsmanship - a positive example for athletes and fans alike.