Saturday, January 21, 2017The Forum (USA), Los Angeles, United States
Emmanuel Sanchez defeated Georgi Karakhanyan by Majority Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of Bellator 170: Sonnen vs. Ortiz, held Saturday, January 21, 2017 at The Forum (USA), Los Angeles. The judges scored it 28-28, 28-27, 28-27, Emmanuel Sanchez won the decision.
Georgi Karakhanyan vs Emmanuel Sanchez
Judges' Scorecards
- − Sanchez was docked 1 point in round 2 · Illegal Kick to a Downed Opponent
Media Scores
0
Georgi Karakhanyan
6
Draw
2
Emmanuel Sanchez
●28-28 Draw×5●28-27 Sanchez×2●27-27 Draw
All 8 media scorecards
- Matthew Wells · mmalatestnews.com28-27Sanchez
- Marc Raimondi · MMAFighting.com28-27Sanchez
- Jimmy Smith · Bellator28-28Draw
- Tim Burke · BloodyElbow.com28-28Draw
- Nick Baldwin · BloodyElbow.com28-28Draw
- José Youngs · FanSided.com28-28Draw
- Sean Ross Sapp · Fightful.com28-28Draw
- Paul Fontaine · WrestlingObserver.com27-27Draw
Fan Scorecards
25 fan scorecards submitted
40%
Georgi Karakhanyan
24%
Draw
36%
Emmanuel Sanchez
●28-27 Sanchez32%●29-27 Karakhanyan20%●28-28 Draw20%●29-28 Karakhanyan8%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
52%
Sanchez
R2
60%
Draw
R3
84%
Karakhanyan
Style & credentials
Georgi Karakhanyan
No background on record
Camp · Millennia MMA · United StatesEmmanuel Sanchez
No background on record
Camp · Roufusport · United StatesWhen it ends
Every early finish of their careers, placed at the minute it ended
Georgi Karakhanyan26 of 47 ended early · 55%21 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
9 early stoppages have no logged time
Emmanuel Sanchez13 of 36 ended early · 36%23 went the distance
R1R2R3R4R5
finished the opponent got finished· placed at the minute the fight ended
Recent form · last 5
Georgi Karakhanyan2-3
Full record · 47 fightsShow less
- L
- W
- L
- LBellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan · Mar 22, 2019Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- WTimur NagibinACA 90: ACB 90, Moscow · Nov 11, 2018DEC · Lightweight
- W
- LBellator 192: Rampage vs. Sonnen · Jan 20, 2018Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- W
- L
- W
- W
- LBellator 155: Carvalho vs. Manhoef · May 20, 2016Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- LBellator 147: Thomson vs. Villaseca · Dec 4, 2015Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- W
- L
- W
- W
- W
- W
- W
- WAaron MobleyGladiator Challenge · Apr 29, 2012TKO · R1 · 1:03
- WIsaac de JesusTachi PF 11 · Dec 2, 2011Submission · R1 · 4:02 · Featherweight
- WVince OrtizBAMMA Badbeat 2 · Jun 11, 2011Submission · R1 · 2:01 · Featherweight
- WTony HayesGladiator Challenge · Apr 21, 2011Submission · R1 · 1:09
- LBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 37 · Mar 18, 2011TKO · R3 · 0:56 · Featherweight
- W
- LBFC: Bellator Fighting Championships 18 · May 13, 2010Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- W
- WAlbert RiosCalifornia Regional · May 16, 2009DEC
- WJames PettusMissouri Regional · Dec 20, 2008Submission
- WJustin SalazarMissouri Regional · Dec 20, 2008Submission
- WTBAGladiator Challenge · Oct 25, 2008Submission
- WJesse MiramontesCalifornia Regional · Oct 9, 2008Submission
- WJustin SalazarTrue Fight Fans · Sep 5, 2008TKO
- WDaniel PerezAlabama Regional · Aug 7, 2008Submission
- WArmando SanchezKOTC: Opposing Force · May 15, 2008Unanimous Decision · Featherweight
- LChris DavidGladiator Challenge · Feb 16, 2008DEC
- WHildred OlineyCalifornia Regional · Nov 7, 2007Submission
- WBobby MerrillThe Untamed MMA · Oct 6, 2007TKO
- WTBACalifornia Regional · Aug 24, 2007Submission
- DJuan Carlos HuertaKOTC: Epicenter · Jun 8, 2007DEC · Lightweight
- WBrent WootenKOTC: BOOYAA · Oct 13, 2006Submission · R2 · 1:18 · Featherweight
Emmanuel Sanchez2-3
- LJames PleasantAnthony Pettis FC 22 · Mar 22, 2026Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
- W
- WJohn SimonBORROKA 2 · Mar 28, 2025Unanimous Decision · Catchweight
- LKen CrossXFC 51: Evolution · Sep 27, 2024Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
- LYuji EphoevigaT.T.F. Challenge Vol.10 · Aug 16, 2024TKO · R1 · 3:40 · Lightweight
Full record · 36 fightsShow less
- W
- WDaniel SalasXFC 50 · Apr 12, 2024Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
- L
- L
- L
- LBellator 263: Pitbull vs. McKee · Jul 31, 2021Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- L
- WBellator 252: Pitbull vs. Carvalho · Nov 12, 2020Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- W
- WBellator 218: Sanchez vs. Karakhanyan · Mar 22, 2019Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- LBellator 209: Pitbull vs. Sanchez · Nov 15, 2018Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- W
- W
- WBellator 175: Jackson vs. Lawal 2 · Mar 31, 2017Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- W
- LBellator 159: Caldwell vs. Taimanglo · Jul 22, 2016Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- WBellator 149: Shamrock vs. Gracie · Feb 19, 2016Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- W
- WBellator 143: Warren vs. Davis · Sep 25, 2015Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- LBellator 139: Kongo vs. Volkov · Jun 26, 2015Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- WAlejandro VillalobosBellator 135: Warren vs. Galvao · Mar 27, 2015Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
- W
- WBrady HovermaleNAFC: Summer Slam · Jul 26, 2014Submission · R1 · 1:53 · Featherweight
- WJose PachecoNAFC: "Mega Brawl" MMA · May 31, 2014Submission · R1 · 2:44 · Featherweight
- WGustavo RodriguezNAFC: Super Brawl · Jan 31, 2014TKO · R1 · 3:53 · Lightweight
- W
- LLewis GonzalezWest Coast FC 5 · May 3, 2013Unanimous Decision · Welterweight
- WBrandon DudleyCageSport 21 · Sep 29, 2012Split Decision · Lightweight
- WTravis JohnstonUCS: Caged Combat 6 · Jul 14, 2012Submission · R1 · 2:51
- WCarlos RodriguezNorthwest Fighting · Apr 28, 2012Submission · R1 · 3:34 · Lightweight
- WMatt ChurchFNE Round 17 · Nov 19, 2011Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
Frequently asked questions
Who won Georgi Karakhanyan vs Emmanuel Sanchez?
Emmanuel Sanchez defeated Georgi Karakhanyan by Majority Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Featherweight bout of Bellator 170: Sonnen vs. Ortiz, held Saturday, January 21, 2017 at The Forum (USA), Los Angeles. The judges scored it 28-28, 28-27, 28-27, Emmanuel Sanchez won the decision.
What were the judges' scorecards for Georgi Karakhanyan vs Emmanuel Sanchez?
The judges scored it 28-28, 28-27, 28-27, Emmanuel Sanchez won the decision.
Was Georgi Karakhanyan vs Emmanuel Sanchez a robbery?
Many scored it for Georgi Karakhanyan: 40% of 25 fan cards scored it for Georgi Karakhanyan. The judges gave it to Emmanuel Sanchez.