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RAF 7: Tsarukyan vs. Poullas 2 Results and Highlights
3/29/2026, 6:43:40 AM
Main Event Overview: Tsarukyan vs. Poullas Rematch
The Real American Freestyle (RAF) 7 event took place on March 28, 2026, at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, featuring a highly anticipated rematch between Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas. Tsarukyan, the No. 1-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Lightweight contender, previously defeated Poullas 5-3 at RAF 6, a match that ended in a brawl after Tsarukyan responded to multiple fouls from Poullas. This rematch was expected to reignite the tension between the two fighters.
Co-Main Event: Covington vs. Danis
The co-main event showcased a clash between former UFC interim champion Colby Covington and Dillon Danis, a controversial figure in combat sports. Covington, who had not competed since December 2024, made his RAF debut against Danis, who is known for his background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and his previous boxing match against Logan Paul. This matchup was anticipated to be chaotic, given the history of both fighters.
Title Fights and Results
RAF 7 featured four title matches on the main card:
- Cruiserweight Championship: Kyle Dake defeated Parker Keckeisen via decision (7-1).
- Light Heavyweight Championship: Kyle Snyder triumphed over Akhmed Tazhudinov via tiebreaker (3-3).
- Women's Middleweight Championship: Kennedy Blades won against Milana Dudieva with a technical fall (11-0).
- Heavyweight Championship: Wyatt Hendrickson secured victory over Trent Hillger by decision (6-2).
Additional results included:
- Jason Nolf defeating Tajmuraz Salkazanov via technical fall (10-0).
- Bo Bassett winning against Vladimer Khinchegashvili with a technical fall (13-3).
- Aeoden Sinclair overcoming Khidir Saipudinov by decision (9-4).
- Trent Hidlay defeating Pat Downey via technical fall (12-0).
- Johnni DiJulius winning against Conor Beebe by decision (9-6).
Official Statements & Responses
The event was streamed live on FOX Nation, starting at 8 PM ET. The organizers emphasized the significance of the rematch between Tsarukyan and Poullas, highlighting the intense rivalry that had developed since their last encounter.
Criticism & Opposition
While the event garnered significant attention, some critics pointed out the potential for violence in the Tsarukyan-Poullas rematch, given the history of their previous bout. Concerns were raised about the safety protocols in place for such high-stakes matchups.
Verbatim Quotes
RAF 7 concluded with a series of exciting matches, reaffirming its status as a premier event in the combat sports calendar.
