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Rafael Fiziev scores knockout at UFC Baku, calls it a lucky shot

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 9:37 PM

Last updated Jun 29, 2026

Rafael Fiziev scores knockout at UFC Baku, calls it a lucky shot
Summary

Rafael Fiziev stopped Manuel Torres with a knockout only 15 seconds into the second round at UFC Baku on June 29, 2026. Fiziev, fighting with limited vision due to an eye injury from the first round, credited his victory to luck, stating he didn't see anything during the decisive spinning wheel kick. This win marked Fiziev's first finish since July 2022, breaking a 1-4 slump in his recent fights, which included an ACL tear. Looking ahead, Fiziev expressed hope to fight at least once more in 2026, while remaining aware of developments in the lightweight division.

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  • •Fiziev knocked out Torres at UFC Baku on June 29, 2026.
  • •The victory came after a difficult stretch of 1-4 in his last five fights.
  • •Fiziev fought with one eye due to an injury sustained earlier in the match.
  • •He declared the knockout a 'lucky' shot during his post-fight remarks.
  • •Fiziev hopes for at least one more fight in 2026.
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  • 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Fiziev admits his slump-busting UFC Baku knockout was a 'lucky' shot: 'I didn't see anything'
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Fiziev was 1-4 over his past five fights before scoring a highlight-reel knockout with only one eye at UFC Baku.

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