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Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev, known for his first-round finishes, has also shown resilience and tactical depth in longer fights. Against Nazhmudin Yusupov in ACA Young Eagles in June 2022, Yakhyaev trailed before winning by triangle choke in the second round. In a five-round bout against Nikolai Kovalenko — a master of sport in judo — in January 2023, Yakhyaev survived a knockdown and adjusted his game plan to secure a unanimous decision, demonstrating strong takedown ability, ground control, and composure under pressure.
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