Rafael Fiziev faces Manuel Torres at UFC Baku on June 27
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Rafael Fiziev is set to take on Manuel Torres in a lightweight matchup at UFC Baku on Saturday, June 27, held at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan. Fiziev, looking to rebound after a knockout loss to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 325, has only one win in his last five fights. This will be a critical moment for him as he faces an opponent in Torres, who has won five out of six since joining the UFC after the Contender Series. The event includes other notable fights, including Shara Bullet against Michel Pereira and Ikram Aliskerov versus Brunno Ferreira, as fighters vie for their standing in the division. The preliminary card begins at 9 a.m. ET, followed by the main card at 12 p.m. ET.
- •UFC Baku takes place at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan
- •Fiziev coming off a knockout loss, seeks to turn around his recent performance
- •Manuel Torres has won five of his last six UFC fights
- •Shara Bullet and Michel Pereira also fight on the main card
- •Preliminary card starts at 9 a.m. ET, main card at 12 p.m. ET
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Baku predictions
"Rafael Fiziev looks to turn back the clock at UFC Baku
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