Four fighters earn Performance of the Night bonuses at UFC Baku
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026

UFC Baku took place at the National Gymnastic Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 27, 2026. Four fighters received $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses following standout performances. Rafael Fiziev ended his lightweight main event against Manuel Torres with a spinning wheel kick just 15 seconds into Round 2. Asu Almabayev secured a late submission victory over Charles Johnson, while Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev recorded a knockout eight seconds into the first round against Julius Walker. Daniil Donchenko completed the list of awardees with a stoppage of Theodor Berggen in the second round.
- •UFC Baku held on June 27, 2026.
- •Rafael Fiziev defeated Manuel Torres early in Round 2.
- •Asu Almabayev submitted Charles Johnson in Round 3.
- •Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev kncoked out Julius Walker in just eight seconds.
- •Daniil Donchenko stopped Theodor Berggen in Round 2.
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — Four 'Performance of the Night' bonuses handed out at UFC Baku
"Standout finishers ruled the day at UFC Baku.
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