In this match, which took place in Saitama, Japan, our athlete faced Japanese fighter Mikuru Asakura in the main event of the tournament.
The bout lasted three rounds and ended prematurely. From the very beginning, Rajabali demonstrated a clear advantage, taking a dominant position on the ground and delivering a series of strikes to his opponent. The referee stopped the fight, declaring a technical knockout.
Mikuru Asakura sustained an injury and was forced to leave the ring on a stretcher.
For the 25-year-old Kyrgyzstani, this is already the second successful defense of the Rizin FF championship title in the weight category up to 66 kilograms. In his professional career, he has managed to win all 16 fights.
This match ended a two-fight winning streak for Asakura, who now has a record of 19 wins, 5 losses, and one no contest.
