ゲーリー・グッドリッジ
He made his debut in mixed martial arts on March 26, 2005 against veteran fighter Gary Goodridge at "Hero's 1". Goodridge was able to submit Karaev with a forearm choke in the first round. He returned to face Bob Sapp at "Hero's" 2 on July 6, 2005 and again lost in the first round, this time via knock out.