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
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael 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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