Best fights of Georgi Karakhanyan
Over 16 years as a professional, Georgi Karakhanyan has compiled a 31-14-1 (23) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Georgi Karakhanyan submits Isaac DeJesus
On December 2, 2011 Georgi Karakhanyan fought Isaac DeJesus for the vacant TPF featherweight title. Karakhanyan was 26 years old with a record of 16-3-1, and DeJesus was 0 with a record of 0-0. Karakhanyan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Karakhanyan submitted Isaac DeJesus via triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Georgi Karakhanyan loses to Myles Jury via split decision
On August 7, 2020 Georgi Karakhanyan faced Myles Jury in a lightweight bout. Karakhanyan was 35 years old with a record of 29-10-1, and Jury was 31 with a record of 18-5. Both Karakhanyan and Jury were coming off a win. Karakhanyan lost via split decision. Went the distance with Jury.
3. Georgi Karakhanyan KOs Daniel Pineda
On August 25, 2017 Georgi Karakhanyan faced Daniel Pineda in a featherweight bout. Karakhanyan was 32 years old with a record of 26-7-1, and Pineda was 32 with a record of 22-12. Karakhanyan was coming off a loss, while Pineda was coming off a win. Karakhanyan stopped Daniel Pineda via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Georgi Karakhanyan defeats Din Thomas
On April 12, 2013 Georgi Karakhanyan faced Din Thomas in a featherweight bout. Karakhanyan was 27 years old with a record of 20-3-1, and Thomas was 36 with a record of 26-8. Karakhanyan was on a 6-fight winning streak. Karakhanyan won via unanimous decision.
5. Georgi Karakhanyan loses to Pat Curran via unanimous decision
On May 20, 2016 Georgi Karakhanyan faced Pat Curran in a featherweight bout. Karakhanyan was 30 years old with a record of 24-5-1, and Curran was 28 with a record of 21-7. Karakhanyan was coming off a loss, while Curran was coming off a win. Karakhanyan lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Curran.
6. Georgi Karakhanyan defeats Micah Miller
On September 7, 2012 Georgi Karakhanyan defended his TPF featherweight title against Micah Miller. Karakhanyan was 27 years old with a record of 18-3-1, and Miller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Karakhanyan was on a 4-fight winning streak. Karakhanyan won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Georgi Karakhanyan defeats Hiroyuki Takaya
On December 31, 2012 Georgi Karakhanyan faced Hiroyuki Takaya in a featherweight bout. Karakhanyan was 27 years old with a record of 19-3-1, and Takaya was 35 with a record of 17-9-1. Karakhanyan was on a 5-fight winning streak and Takaya was on a 2-fight winning streak. Karakhanyan won via split decision.
8. Georgi Karakhanyan submits Lance Palmer
On December 7, 2013 Georgi Karakhanyan fought Lance Palmer for the vacant inaugural WSOF featherweight title. Karakhanyan was 28 years old with a record of 22-3-1, and Palmer was 26 with a record of 7-0. Karakhanyan was on a 8-fight winning streak and Palmer was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Karakhanyan submitted Lance Palmer via guillotine choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
9. Georgi Karakhanyan submits Kiefer Crosbie
On July 31, 2021 Georgi Karakhanyan faced Kiefer Crosbie in a lightweight bout. Karakhanyan was 36 years old with a record of 30-11-1, and Crosbie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Karakhanyan was coming off a win. Karakhanyan submitted Kiefer Crosbie via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.
10. Georgi Karakhanyan submits Waylon Lowe
On September 14, 2013 Georgi Karakhanyan faced Waylon Lowe in a featherweight bout. Karakhanyan was 28 years old with a record of 21-3-1, and Lowe was 32 with a record of 14-4. Karakhanyan was on a 7-fight winning streak and Lowe was on a 4-fight winning streak. Karakhanyan submitted Waylon Lowe via guillotine choke in the 1st round.