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A detailed breakdown of Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev's two most competitive bouts highlights the Russian prospect's resilience and grappling depth. Against Najmudin Yusupov in ACA Young Eagles, Yakhyaev escaped multiple submission attempts before finishing with a triangle choke in the second round. In a five-round bout against Nikolai Kovalenko — a master of sports candidate in judo — Yakhyaev survived a knockdown in round two, adjusted his game to heavy ground control, and won by unanimous decision.
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