Four fighters earn Performance of the Night bonuses at UFC Baku

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Four fighters earn Performance of the Night bonuses at UFC Baku
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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.

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  • 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.
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Standout finishers ruled the day at UFC Baku.

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