Rafael Fiziev scores knockout in main event at UFC Baku
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
UFC Baku took place on June 27, 2026, at Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan, where Rafael Fiziev achieved a knockout victory over Manuel Torres in the main event. The co-main event featured Shara Magomedov defeating Michel Pereira in a closely contested bout. Fiziev's victory comes after a previous TKO loss, marking a promising return for the fighter. Several up-and-coming competitors, including Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev and Matheus Camilo, also secured notable wins, while Julius Walker and Nazim Sadykhov faced significant first-round knockouts in their respective fights. Further analysis of the event's results is expected in subsequent coverage.
- •Rafael Fiziev knocked out Manuel Torres early in round two.
- •Shara Magomedov defeated Michel Pereira after a 15-minute fight.
- •Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev won in just eight seconds, maintaining his unbeaten record.
- •Matheus Camilo upset Nazim Sadykhov with a first-round knockout.
- •Walker and Sadykhov both suffered first-round knockouts in their matches.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Biggest Winners, Losers From UFC Baku
"UFC Baku went down yesterday (Sat., June 27, 2026) inside Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan, which saw Rafael Fiziev score a knockout win over Manuel Torres in the main event of the evening (see it again here). In the co-main event, Shara Magomedov defeated Michel Pereira after a 15-minute back-and-forth affair. Biggest Winner: Rafael […]
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