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When a one-armed fighter beat TWO opponents in a handicap bout

Nasir Jabbar

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When a one-armed fighter beat TWO opponents in a handicap bout

A one-armed MMA fighter overcame not one but TWO opponents in the cage, earning a big win in Epic Fighting Championship earlier this year.

Introducing Alexander Karapetyan who scored a huge victory in Russia as he defeated two opponents in one fight.

Karapetyan, who has just a right arm, faced Sanya Shyp, 34, and 'Lexus', 21, at the same time in a peculiar two-on-one handicap match.

Despite the odds being stacked against him, Karapetyan emerged victorious after winning a decision.

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He knocked out his first opponent with absolute ease, landing a devastating head-kick that sent him crumbling to the canvas.

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After just four seconds, the cage side doctor declared him to be out of the contest.

Karapetyan fought Shyp aggressively, stalking him down - throwing a slew of right-hooks. He also connected with a bunch of leg-kicks.

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The disabled fighter, however, failed to stop his other opponent, but done enough on the judges' scorecards to win a decision.

All three participants shook hands at the end of the bizarre match-up.

Two-on-one bout in Russia. Image: Epic Fighting Championship
Two-on-one bout in Russia. Image: Epic Fighting Championship

Karapetyan isn't the only one-armed fighter trading blows inside the cage.

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Nick Newell, a congenital amputee fighter, made a name for himself in America before securing a big title fight against Justin Gaethje.

Newell racked up 11 wins in a row before earning a title shot at World Series of Fighting.

However, he succumbed to the now-UFC star, suffering a TKO in the second round.

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But Newell's one-on-one bout is a far cry from Karapetyan two-on-one showdown in Russia.

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Featured Image Credit: Epic Fighting Championship

Topics: UFC

Nasir Jabbar
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