Georgio Poullas and Arman Tsarukyan (Photo by @georgiopoullas/Instagram and Imagn Images)

Former UFC Champ Drops Brutal Reality Check for Georgio Poullas Over Arman Tsarukyan: 'He’s Not Just an MMA Fighter'

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports | By Pavan Sharma | Last updated Mar 26, 2026 3:48 PM ET

After getting into a brawl with Arman Tsarukyan after RAF 06, Georgio Poullas accused Tsarukyan of having short temper issues. Now the rematch is set between Poullas and the Armenian fighter, and former UFC champ Kamaru Usman warns the American wrestler not to take Tsarukyan lightly.

Usman warned the 27-year-old not to underestimate Arman Tsarukyan ahead of their rematch. ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ suggested Poullas may have taken Tsarukyan lightly the first time, thinking he could just outwrestle him, but now he should know better. In the recent Pound 4 Pound show, the former welterweight champ said:

“Hopefully Poulas actually went and did his homework, because I think he probably thought, ‘Oh, he’s just an MMA fighter, I’m going to go out there and take him down.’ Hopefully now he’s understood that Arman Tsarukyan is for real.

Kamaru Usman warns Georgio Poullas not to take Arman lightly, he’s got a loose screw

"Hopefully Poulas actually went and did his homework, because I think he probably thought, 'Oh, he’s just an MMA fighter, I’m going to go out there and take him down.' Hopefully now he’s… pic.twitter.com/djGDLzVcTG
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) March 26, 2026

He also added that Tsarukyan brings an intense, unpredictable edge to the fight. Usman expects a much more competitive and serious matchup this time around. But MMA stars believe this time the security will be stronger as the RAF team doesn’t want another brawl.

Ben Askren Says They Need Extra Security for Arman Tsarukyan vs. Georgio Poullas Rematch

Ben Askren says no chances are being taken for the rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas after their last chaotic encounter. Following the brawl at RAF 06, Askren revealed there will be tighter control this time with extra security. In a recent interview with MMA Fighting, the UFC veteran said:

“There’s going to be extra security. We cannot let what happened last time – the chaotic fight – happen. We can’t let that happen. We’ve got to keep it more under control. The referees are going to be coached up. This will not get out of hand. It will be tighter than the last time.”

Ben Askren says extra security and coached referees will keep the Arman Tsarukyan vs Georgio Poullas rematch under control ‍♂️

"There's going to be extra security. We cannot let what happened last time – the chaotic fight – happen. We can't let that happen. We’ve got to keep it… pic.twitter.com/e0STCOkoBN
— Red Corner MMA (@RedCorner_MMA) March 24, 2026

The rematch is set for March 28 at RAF 7, and with tensions already high and both fighters going at each other on social media, the Armenian fighter is again aiming to mark his win at RAF as he’s out of action in the UFC. Additionally, fans are also waiting for his UFC return.

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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