Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev won quickly at UFC Fight Night 272, submitting Brendson Ribeiro in the first round.
Round-by-round recap
The fight opened with Ribeiro using a calf kick while Yakhyaev pressed forward. Ribeiro looked to keep the distance and landed several punches as Yakhyaev tried to close.
Yakhyaev tried a takedown early but did not secure it. Ribeiro responded with a head-kick attempt. Yakhyaev caught the kick and used that opportunity to take Ribeiro down to the mat.
On the ground, Yakhyaev landed a few punches to the head while Ribeiro tried to stand. Ribeiro managed to get to his feet briefly, but Yakhyaev dragged him back down.
After getting a hook in, Yakhyaev moved quickly into a rear-naked choke. Ribeiro tapped out at 2:52 of the first round, giving Yakhyaev the victory by submission.
How the finish came together
Yakhyaev showed patience and timing. He intentionally walked into Ribeiro’s strikes to close distance, then waited for the right moment to counter. Catching the head kick was the turning point. From that position he transitioned to top control and then to the choke.
The rear-naked choke came suddenly after a short sequence of strikes and positional work. Ribeiro tried to defend and to rise, but Yakhyaev’s grip and positioning forced the tap.
Notes and reaction
This win adds another quick finish to Yakhyaev’s collection. The bout ended in the opening round and did not go to the judges.
Both fighters showed different strengths: Ribeiro with striking and kicks, and Yakhyaev with grappling and submission skill. The finish highlighted Yakhyaev’s ability to turn a defensive catch into an offensive submission.
| Fighter | Recent Result |
|---|---|
| Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev | Win – Submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:52 of Round 1 |
| Brendson Ribeiro | Loss – Submission (rear-naked choke) at 2:52 of Round 1 |
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