Outside Source
Tsarukyan and Poullas initially competed in a wrestling match at RAF 6 last weekend. Tsarukyan accused Poullas of repeatedly fouling by attempting to slap him, poke his eyes and grab his fingers. Poullas was penalized and Tsarukyan won the bout via points. Tsarukyan then took down Poullas and punched him, which led to a massive brawl involving several members of both teams.
Tsarukyan and Poullas were recently booked for a rematch in submission only grappling under Hype FC on March 11 at the Farmasi Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. However, RAF co-founder Chad Bronstein claims Poullas is withdrawing from the rematch against Tsarukyan. According to Bronstein, Poullas wants the rematch to happen at RAF.
Unfinished Business
“RAF06 created one of the biggest moments in combat sports this year,” Bronstein stated on social media. “Now everyone wants the rematch. But some things belong on the stage where they started. And that stage is RAF.”
Tsarukyan had turned down the idea of a rematch against Poullas at RAF and clearly expressed his disappointment with the officiating at RAF. Tsarukyan claimed that the referee should have disqualified Poullas for repeated fouls. Tsarukyan also alleged unfair judging in Evan Wick’s win over Mahamedkhabib “Kadik” Kadzimahamedau.
This article first appeared at Recent News on Sherdog.com
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