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Arman Tsarukyan sparked a chaotic on-stage brawl at RAF06 in Arizona by punching his opponent and drawing Colby Covington into the melee; RAF Wrestling founders Eric Bischoff and Chad Bronstein responded by saying the incident wasn’t planned, will be reviewed, and while controversy can draw attention, they aim to keep the promotion family-friendly and prevent repeats.
Arman Tsarukyan’s RAF Wrestling win over Georgio Poullas ended in a chaotic brawl after Tsarukyan attacked Poullas with punches and a knee, prompting corners and even Colby Covington to intervene. The incident fuels ongoing debate about Tsarukyan’s suitability for a UFC lightweight title shot, given his controversial antics outside the octagon.
Arman Tsarukyan defeated Georgio Poullas by decision (5-3) in RAF 6’s co-main event, but the bout was chaotic and nested with slaps, stall tactics, and a post-fight melee that drew the crowd; Tsarukyan controlled much of the action and secured the win on points despite the chaos.
Arman Tsarukyan reportedly offered Georgio Poullas $5,000 to skip the pre-fight weigh-in for their RAF06 middleweight wrestling match, and the pair have also agreed to a $10,000 bet on the outcome of the bout.
Ilia Topuria dismisses Arman Tsarukyan as his toughest test and says he’d fight him if the UFC asks, even as he eyes a lightweight title defense against interim champ Justin Gaethje. Tsarukyan, riding a five‑fight win streak and once a backup for Topuria’s vacant title bout, has pressed for a title shot, but Topuria argues there are no easy fights and even suggested he’d fight both Gaethje and Tsarukyan if the UFC wanted.
After his victory over Dan Hooker, Benoit Saint-Denis said he wants a title shot next and didn’t rule out Arman Tsarukyan, while also eyeing the winners of Oliveira vs Holloway or Gaethje vs Topuria; Tsarukyan could be his strongest immediate option for a ranked matchup.
With Ilia Topuria sidelined, Gaethje vs Pimblett is booked as the interim lightweight title fight, while higher-ranked Arman Tsarukyan remains sidelined; Matt Brown criticizes the move as a garbage fight and argues the UFC prioritizes entertainment over merit by sideling the top contender.
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and middleweight Shara Magomedov are set to face off in a submission-only grappling match in Yerevan, Armenia, with a side bet involving an apartment and a Rolex on the line, amid a tense buildup including a heated press conference.
UFC Qatar on Nov. 22 features Arman Tsarukyan vs. Dan Hooker in the main event, with Tsarukyan aiming to rebound from a back injury and a previous title bout withdrawal, while Belal Muhammad returns to fight Ian Machado Garry in a co-main event with significant welterweight title implications.
Arman Tsarukyan's next UFC fight is scheduled for November 22 against Dan Hooker in Doha, Qatar, but he has missed out on an immediate title shot after a previous setback. The fight is part of a busy UFC event featuring other contenders, and Tsarukyan has been active in grappling competitions during his layoff.
UFC CEO Dana White announced the main and co-main events for UFC's first event in Qatar, featuring lightweight contenders Arman Tsarukyan and Dan Hooker, along with welterweights Belal Muhammad and Ian Machado Garry, scheduled for November 23 at Ali Bin Hamad al-Attiyah Arena.
Arman Tsarukyan dominated Benson Henderson in a grappling match at the Absolute Championship of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 18, finishing Henderson with an arm-triangle choke in the final minute, showcasing his youth and speed advantage.
Arman Tsarukyan, a top UFC lightweight contender, recently won a high-profile grappling match against former champion Benson Henderson with an arm triangle choke, continuing his successful run in submission grappling while awaiting his next UFC fight after a back injury delayed his scheduled bout with Islam Makhachev.
Paddy Pimblett hopes to fight Ilia Topuria for the UFC lightweight title and dismisses Arman Tsarukyan as undeserving, criticizing him and Dan Hooker while expressing interest in a bout with Justin Gaethje, who has shown disinterest in fighting Pimblett.
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and contender Arman Tsarukyan are engaged in a heated rivalry, with Tsarukyan dismissing Topuria's skills and claiming he would 'maul' him in a fight, prompting Topuria to respond aggressively and target a title defense by year's end amid ongoing tensions and fight negotiations.