BAKU, AZERBAIJAN – JUNE 27: (L-R) Rafael Fiziev of Kazakstan drops Manuel Torres of Mexico with a kick in a lightweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at National Gymnastics Arena on June 27, 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)
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The event in Baku featured a barrage of explosive finishes and standout performances. Altogether, nine bouts ended inside the distance—including several highlight-reel moments—four of which were submissions (one particularly rare and another notably unsettling), all before an electrified crowd.
Key Facts At A Glance
- Main event: Rafael Fiziev def. Manuel Torres via KO (wheel kick and punches), Round 2, 0:15
- Co-main event: Shara Magomedov def. Michel Pereira via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
- Nine of 13 bouts ended inside the distance (five KO/TKO, four submissions)
- Performance of the Night ($100,000 each): Rafael Fiziev, Asu Almabayev, Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev, Daniil Donchenko
- Finish Bonus ($25,000 each): Matheus Camilo, Abus Magomedov, Nursulton Ruziboev, Kaan Ofli, Tahir Abdullayev
- Venue: National Gymnastics Arena, Baku, Azerbaijan
Who Won At UFC Baku? Full Results
Rafael Fiziev impressed the home audience with a second‑round TKO over Manuel Torres, a performance that ranks among the finest of his career.
Fiziev floored Torres with a spinning wheel kick early in the second round, then pressed the attack to secure the finish at 0:15 of the main event. The victory broke a 1‑4 skid over his previous five fights, and he promptly called for a BMF title bout, later noting that a jab from Torres had left him seeing double.
Below is a complete rundown of how each bout unfolded in Baku:
- Rafael Fiziev def. Manuel Torres via KO (wheel kick, punches), R2, 0:15
- Shara Magomedov def. Michel Pereira via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
- Matheus Camilo def. Nazim Sadykhov via TKO (punches), R1, 1:31
- Asu Almabayev def. Charles Johnson via submission (Suloev stretch), R3, 3:33
- Ikram Aliskerov def. Brunno Ferreira via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
- Abus Magomedov def. Michal Oleksiejczuk via submission (guillotine), R1, 3:25
- Farman Hasanov def. Eric Nolan via unanimous decision (30-27 x3)
- Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev def. Julius Walker via KO (punch), R1, 0:08
- Nursulton Ruziboev def. Andrey Pulyaev via submission (rear-naked choke), R1, 3:58
- Other Ofli def. Javier Reyes via submission (arm-triangle), R1, 4:16
- Daniil Donchenko def. Theodor Berggren via TKO (head kick, punches), R2, 1:35
- Jean Matsumoto def. Bekzat Almakhan via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
- Tahir Abdullayev def. Jefferson Nascimento via TKO (strikes), R3, 4:28
Which Fighters Earned UFC Baku Bonuses?
Competition for the four $100,000 Performance of the Night awards was fierce given the number of standout finishes, but Rafael Fiziev, Asu Almabayev, Abdul‑Rakhman Yakhyaev and Daniil Donchenko ultimately secured the bonuses.
No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded; instead, Matheus Camilo, Abus Magomedov, Nursulton Ruziboev, Kaan Ofli and Tahir Abdullayev each received $25,000 finish bonuses, contributing to one of the more lucrative UFC Fight Night cards in recent memory.
What Were The Best UFC Baku Finishes And Highlights?
While UFC Freedom 250 delivered its own share of excitement, I’m not suggesting Baku surpassed it. Nevertheless, in terms of crowd energy and finish quality, this event holds its own against any promotion.
Selecting the top finishes is challenging, but Almabayev’s Suloev Stretch over the ranked Johnson was remarkable, and Yakhyaev’s eight‑second knockout is equally striking—potentially enough to prompt Julius Walker’s release from the roster. The card offered plenty of memorable moments.
What’s Next For Rafael Fiziev And UFC Baku’s Winners?
Fiziev has called for a BMF title bout against Charles Oliveira, though that may be difficult to arrange given Oliveira’s pursuit of Justin Gaethje to unify the lightweight belts. Meanwhile, Magomedov has set his sights on Israel Adesanya, a matchup that seems entirely plausible.
This victory should help Fiziev climb back into the lightweight rankings after a difficult stretch. Yakhyaev, now 3‑0 in the UFC with all first‑round finishes, and Donchenko, on a three‑fight winning streak, both emerge from Baku as prospects worth monitoring.