Carmouche and Fiziev advance in USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Liz Carmouche and Rafael Fiziev both secured wins over the weekend at UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku, Azerbaijan, and PFL San Diego. Carmouche defeated Viviane Araujo by submission, possibly setting her up for a PFL title shot, while Fiziev finished Manuel Torres with a head kick in the second round. Their victories are expected to impact their standings in the rankings. Both fighters reportedly moved up in their respective divisions as a result.
- •Carmouche submits Araujo at PFL San Diego
- •Fiziev finishes Torres in Baku
- •Rankings updated following Saturday's fights
- •Carmouche likely to get PFL title shot
- •Fiziev's win affects lightweight standings
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, June 30: Fiziev, Carmouche move
"How far did Saturday winners like Liz Carmouche and Rafael Fiziev move up in their weight classes?
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