Gennady Makaryan Knocked Out Shamil Gasanbekov in Their Rematch at HYPE Armenia

At the HYPE Armenia tournament held in Yerevan, the long-awaited rematch between Gennady “The Motivator” Makaryan and Shamil “The Black Prince” Gasanbekov took place. The bout ended in a fast and dominant victory for the Armenian fighter.

From the opening seconds, Makaryan took control and applied relentless pressure on his opponent. In the first round, Gennady sent Gasanbekov to the canvas with the first knockdown, and moments later a powerful uppercut caused the second fall. After that, Shamil was unable to continue, and the referee stopped the fight.

The victory was awarded to Gennady Makaryan by first-round knockout, allowing him to confidently secure revenge and put an emphatic end to their rivalry.

This success was also symbolic for the entire event: Armenian fighters claimed 7 wins out of 7 possible at HYPE Armenia in Yerevan, sparking an explosive reaction from local fans and confirming the high level of Armenian fighters.

More bouts are still ahead at the tournament, including fights featuring Lendrush Hakobyan and Arman Tsarukyan.