Following Georgio Poullas’ altercation with Arman Tsarukyan, Henry Cejudo told him that both should have been disqualified.
Real American Freestyle Wrestling made its way back to Arizona this past Saturday with RAF06, featuring a main event between Henry Cejudo and Urijah Faber.
Tsarukyan, the UFC’s top-ranked lightweight contender, faced off against Poullas in the co-main event.
After winning by decision, ‘Ahalkalakets’ ignited a massive brawl with Poullas that soon escalated to involve both camps.
Henry Cejudo calls out Georgio Poullas after Arman Tsarukyan fight ends in chaos
Despite a mostly civil build-up, the tension between Poullas and Tsarukyan was noticeable all week.
When the two started trading slaps early in their bout, it felt like only a matter of time before things got out of hand.
After things calmed down, Cejudo did not hold back his criticism. He pointed out to Poullas that he would have been disqualified if the match had not taken place under the RAF ruleset.
“I’m just gonna tell you the truth in front of your dad, and correct me if I’m wrong,” ‘Triple C’ told Poullas.
“You’re getting away with that s— because it’s Real American Freestyle, if it was regular Freestyle they’d f—— disqualify you and him,” he continued.
“They should’ve disqualified him,” the 27-year-old replied.
Later on, while sitting in an ambulance, Poullas sent a message to Tsarukyan claiming victory because he managed a takedown during their fight.
While Arman still came away with a 5-3 win on points, Poullas insists that landing a takedown makes him feel like the real winner.
Could Arman Tsarukyan’s behaviour impact his future with the UFC?
‘Ahalkalakets’ actions outside the cage over the last few years appear to have strained his relationship with the UFC brass.
The 29-year-old has already made headlines for pulling out of his title shot against Islam Makhachev and for head-butting Dan Hooker ahead of their bout at UFC Qatar.
Still, what he does outside the organisation probably will not hurt his standing too much. He should get another look from Dana White regardless.
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