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A detailed look at Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev's two most competitive bouts shows the breadth of his skill set beyond his reputation for first-round finishes. Against Najmudin Yusupov in 2022, Yakhyaev survived a difficult opening round before securing a triangle choke in round two. In a five-round clash with judoka Nikolai Kovalenko in 2023, Yakhyaev weathered a knockdown in the second round, recovered by clinching and controlling, and went on to win a unanimous decision over three dominant grappling rounds.
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