Rafael Fiziev faces Manuel Torres at UFC Baku this weekend
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
UFC Baku takes place this weekend, featuring Rafael Fiziev against Manuel Torres in the main event. Fiziev, a perennial lightweight contender, looks to bounce back from a loss to Mauricio Ruffy while Torres aims to extend his winning streak after two first-round knockouts. The event showcases several exciting matchups, including Shara Magomedov versus Michel Pereira. With high stakes for Fiziev and a potential upset from Torres, the fight draws significant attention in the lightweight division.
- •UFC Baku takes place this weekend in Azerbaijan.
- •Fiziev faces Torres in the main event after a tough loss.
- •Torres aims to extend his knockout streak with this fight.
- •Other notable fights include Magomedov against Pereira.
- •Event is expected to draw considerable international interest.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Baku Results: Fiziev vs. Torres
- 9:00 PMMMA Fighting — UFC Baku Preview Show: Is this a do-or-die for Rafael Fiziev against Manuel Torres?
- 5:50 PMYahoo Sports — Analyst: Rafael Fiziev beats 'f**king buzzsaw' Manuel Torres at UFC Baku
- 3:12 PMCBS Sports — UFC Baku: Rafael Fiziev faces must-win in homecoming fight against Manuel Torres in Azerbaijan
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Baku preview and predictions: Can Manuel Torres break through against Rafael Fiziev?
"Guess who’s Baku? Baku again. On Saturday, the UFC returns to Azerbaijan for the second UFC Baku, this one headlined by a matchup between Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres with heavy implications at 155 pounds. But which lightweight is going to bring the flavor, and which one will throw his hands up in the air? Ahead of Saturday’s event, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Fiziev vs. Torres and debate which lightweight is the only one. Additionally, the crew discusses the co-main event between Shara Bullet and Michel Pereira, the banger matchup between Asu Almabayev and Charles Johnson, dives into a few great undercard fights, checks in on the sneaky-good PFL card on Saturday night, answers viewer questions, and more. Catch the UFC Baku preview show video above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts. View Link
"Fiziev looks to erase any memories of his recent run of bad luck in the Octagon when he fights on home soil on Saturday
"The lead desk analyst for UFC Baku has given his prediction for Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 4:00 AMUFC Baku Results: Fiziev vs. Torres
Rafael Fiziev tries to get back on track against Manuel Torres at UFC Baku
- MMA FightingJun 26, 2026, 9:00 PMUFC Baku Preview Show: Is this a do-or-die for Rafael Fiziev against Manuel Torres?
Guess who’s Baku? Baku again. On Saturday, the UFC returns to Azerbaijan for the second UFC Baku, this one headlined by a matchup between Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres with heavy implications at 155 pounds. But which lightweight is going to bring the flavor, and which one will throw his hands up in the air? Ahead of Saturday’s event, MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew and Alexander K. Lee preview Fiziev vs. Torres and debate which lightweight is the only one. Additionally, the crew discusses the co-main event between Shara Bullet and Michel Pereira, the banger matchup between Asu Almabayev and Charles Johnson, dives into a few great undercard fights, checks in on the sneaky-good PFL card on Saturday night, answers viewer questions, and more. Catch the UFC Baku preview show video above. An audio-only version of the show can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts. View Link
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 5:50 PMAnalyst: Rafael Fiziev beats 'f**king buzzsaw' Manuel Torres at UFC Baku
The lead desk analyst for UFC Baku has given his prediction for Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres.
- CBS SportsJun 26, 2026, 3:12 PMUFC Baku: Rafael Fiziev faces must-win in homecoming fight against Manuel Torres in Azerbaijan
Fiziev looks to erase any memories of his recent run of bad luck in the Octagon when he fights on home soil on Saturday
- Yahoo SportsJun 26, 2026, 1:00 PMUFC Baku preview and predictions: Can Manuel Torres break through against Rafael Fiziev?
Manuel Torres can play spoiler at UFC Baku when he enters enemy territory against Rafael Fiziev.
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