Gor Khaltayan (7-2-1) and Mukhammedali Aliyev (5-3) opened the main card of the RCC Intro 32 tournament in Yekaterinburg, delivering the fight of the evening. Gor Khaltayan secured a unanimous decision victory after three intense rounds.
In the first five minutes, both fighters threw over a hundred strikes. They fought on equal terms, combining tactics with powerful blows. By the end of the first round, the audience witnessed two takedowns, but it was clear that ground fighting was not part of Khaltayan and Aliyev's plans.
In the second round, the tension remained high. Both fighters continued their active pressure and powerful strikes. Khaltayan landed a kick to Aliyev's liver, but Aliyev endured and only slightly slowed down. By the end of the second round, fatigue became noticeable, but the fight maintained its intensity.
In the final round, Khaltayan began to dominate, landing more accurate strikes and taking fewer hits. Both fighters understood they were delivering the best fight of the evening and encouraged the audience.
Determining the winner was challenging. The fighters shook hands and awaited the judges' decision. The judges unanimously awarded the victory to Gor Khaltayan.
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