Gabriel Gabrelyan (2-0) knocked out Anushervon Naibov (2-0) at the RCC Intro 32 tournament in Yekaterinburg. Naibov took the initiative and constantly attacked Gabrelyan with combinations of strikes. Gabrelyan resisted well, taking the fight to the ground and attempting several heel hooks.
In the second round, the audience actively cheered for the fighters. Gabrelyan started gaining momentum in the stand-up, while Naibov tried to bring the fight back to the ground. His opponent threw numerous up-kicks and had another opportunity for a heel kick.
The climax came at the 23rd second of the third round: Naibov went for a takedown and was caught by Gabrelyan’s knee. A deep knockout and Gabriel's second victory in his professional career.
The 20-year-old Armenian fighter from Yekaterinburg, Gabriel Gabrelyan (2-0), began his professional career in RCC and has already secured two early victories.
Gor Khalatyan (7-2-1) also won the same tournament, defeating Mukhamedali Aliyev (5-3) by unanimous decision.