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Arman Tsarukyan Leads RAF 07 with Key Victories

3/29/2026

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Summary

Tsarukyan Triumphs at RAF

Arman Tsarukyan defeated Georgio Poullas by decision, 9-3, in the main event of RAF 07 on March 28 at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida.
Colby Covington defeated Dillon Danis by technical fall, 14-4.
Kyle Dake defeated Parker Keckeisen, 7-1.
Kyle Snyder defeated Akhmed Tazhudinov in a 3-3 match, last to score.
Bo Bassett upset Olympic champion Vladimer Khinchegashvili, winning 13-3.

Summary

Tsarukyan Secures Victory

Arman Tsarukyan defeated Georgio Poullas 9-3 in the RAF 07 rematch on March 28 in Tampa, Florida.
A brief delay occurred in the second period as Georgio Poullas required hand treatment.
The victory marks Arman Tsarukyan's third consecutive win in the RAF series.
The rematch followed a previous altercation between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas after their last match.

History

Historical Context

The 2023 RAF 07 rematch echoes the competitive spirit of the 1972 Munich Olympics, where the U.S. wrestling team won five gold medals, establishing its dominance. The rivalry between Tsarukyan and Poullas reflects the intense personal stakes seen in Olympic matches, driving athletes to excel and shaping the future of wrestling as a prominent sport.

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Tsarukyan Triumphs at RAF

Arman Tsarukyan defeated Georgio Poullas by decision, 9-3, in the main event of RAF 07 on March 28 at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida.
Colby Covington defeated Dillon Danis by technical fall, 14-4.
Kyle Dake defeated Parker Keckeisen, 7-1.
Kyle Snyder defeated Akhmed Tazhudinov in a 3-3 match, last to score.
Bo Bassett upset Olympic champion Vladimer Khinchegashvili, winning 13-3.

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