Georgio Poullas, a bare knuckle fighter connected to the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship circuit, was taken into custody by Delray Beach police in the early morning hours of Friday, June 6, 2026.
Palm Beach County booking records confirm he was processed at 3:55 a.m. under booking number 2026014980, facing a single felony charge of aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability under Florida Statute 784.045. His bond at the time of booking was listed at zero dollars.
The arrest came as a surprise to many who follow the South Florida combat sports scene. Just days before, Poullas had appeared at a BKFC Hollywood event, where he sat down with CombatLoopMMA for a post-event interview. He spoke about the night’s fights and what he had coming up next in his career.
The footage circulated on social media and painted the picture of a fighter with momentum building behind him. The timing between that public appearance and his arrest made the news spread quickly among local fight fans and followers of his social media pages.
Delray Beach, located in Palm Beach County along Florida’s southeastern coast, is policed by a department that serves one of the more active communities in the region.
The arresting agency listed in county records is identified as agency number 40, corresponding to the Delray Beach Police Department. No details about the alleged incident, including the identity of any alleged victim or the circumstances that led to the arrest, have been made available through public records as of this writing.
A Charge That Carries Serious Legal Consequences
Aggravated battery causing bodily harm or disability is classified as a second degree felony under Florida law. A conviction on such a charge can result in up to 15 years in state prison, up to 15 years of probation, and fines reaching $10,000.
The zero dollar bond listed at booking is not uncommon in Florida for felony arrests, as it often reflects a temporary hold while the individual awaits a first appearance hearing, which state law requires to be held within 24 hours of booking.
What happens at that first appearance can significantly shape the direction of a case. A judge reviews the charges, advises the defendant of their rights, and makes an initial determination on bond based on factors including flight risk, ties to the community, and the nature of the alleged offense.
Whether Poullas was subsequently released or remained in custody following that hearing was not reflected in the booking records available at the time of publication.
Poullas had been building a visible presence within the BKFC world, appearing at events and engaging with combat sports media in South Florida. His connection to the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship, one of the more rapidly expanding organizations in American combat sports, had placed him in front of growing audiences both in person and online.
As of now, neither BKFC nor anyone representing Poullas has issued a public statement regarding the arrest.
Palm Beach County arrest records are available to the public under Florida law. All individuals named in booking records are considered innocent until a court of law determines otherwise. This story will be updated as court filings and additional public records become available.
