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Abdul-Rahman Yakhyaev, known for finishing opponents in the first round, has also shown resilience in longer fights. Against Najmudin Yusupov in ACA Young Eagles, the then-21-year-old came back from a difficult first round to win by triangle choke in round two. In a five-round clash with judo master Nikolai Kovalenko — who dropped Yakhyaev with a punch in round two — the fighter recovered, secured a takedown, and controlled the remaining three rounds to win by unanimous decision.
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