Decorated Azerbaijani wrestler Haji Aliyev has competed in his second bout in the professional Real American Freestyle (RAF) league.
As reported by İdman.Biz, the 35-year-old took part in RAF 13 in Miami, USA.
Aliyev faced American wrestler Jacori Teemer in a lightweight bout and suffered a 9-6 defeat. The match marked the 26-year-old Teemer's debut in RAF.
The American controlled the opening period. After the first minute passed without either wrestler scoring, Aliyev was put on a 30-second activity clock, allowing Teemer to claim the opening point. Late in the period, the Azerbaijani attempted a leg attack, but Teemer successfully defended and extended his advantage to 3-0.
Teemer increased his lead to 5-0 in the second period before Aliyev responded strongly, scoring four points in a single sequence to close the gap to 5-4. However, the three-time world champion was unable to complete the comeback, with Teemer maintaining his advantage to secure a 9-6 victory.
The result leaves Aliyev with two defeats from his first two appearances in the promotion. He made his RAF debut at RAF 10 in June, losing 9-5 to Puerto Rico representative Sebastian Rivera.
In the RAF 13 main event, Colby Covington retained the RAF Crossover Championship by defeating Belal Muhammad via technical superiority, 10-0.
Khamzat Chimaev also claimed a dominant victory in the co-main event, beating Gilbert Burns 15-4.
