Rafael Fiziev eyes BMF title after recent TKO victory in Baku
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Rafael Fiziev, following a TKO win over Manuel Torres at UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku, Azerbaijan, expressed interest in pursuing the BMF title. He stated that while he feels distant from the UFC lightweight championship, he sees the BMF belt as a potential goal. Fiziev has a past scheduled fight with Charles Oliveira, the current BMF champion, which was canceled due to injury. He mentioned he is now healthy and considers Oliveira a viable option for his next fight. Fiziev emphasized the importance of defense during his latest bout, adhering to strategy advice from his corner.
- •Fiziev won by TKO against Torres at UFC Fight Night 280
- •He considers the BMF title a realistic goal now
- •Previously scheduled to fight Charles Oliveira, now healthy
- •Emphasized defensive strategy in latest victory
- •Current champion Justin Gaethje has two wins over Fiziev
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Rafael Fiziev Wants BMF Title Fight Against Charles Oliveira
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Fiziev wants BMF title with UFC lightweight belt too far away
"UFC lightweight contender Rafael Fiziev says he wants to fight Charles Oliveira for the BMF title in his next bout.Fiziev had a phenomenal knockout over Manuel Torres in the main event of UFC Baku in his native Azerbaijan. It was a true return to form for Fiziev, who scored his first knockout win since he […] The post Rafael Fiziev Wants BMF Title Fight Against Charles Oliveira appeared first on HEAVY.
"Rafael Fiziev doesn't feel like he's in reach to fight for the UFC lightweight title, but he does think the BMF belt could be an option for him.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 3:20 AMRafael Fiziev Wants BMF Title Fight Against Charles Oliveira
UFC lightweight contender Rafael Fiziev says he wants to fight Charles Oliveira for the BMF title in his next bout.Fiziev had a phenomenal knockout over Manuel Torres in the main event of UFC Baku in his native Azerbaijan. It was a true return to form for Fiziev, who scored his first knockout win since he […] The post Rafael Fiziev Wants BMF Title Fight Against Charles Oliveira appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 9:26 PMRafael Fiziev wants BMF title with UFC lightweight belt too far away
Rafael Fiziev doesn't feel like he's in reach to fight for the UFC lightweight title, but he does think the BMF belt could be an option for him.
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