Rafael Fiziev scores KO victory at UFC Baku with wheel kick
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:05 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Rafael Fiziev secured a second-round knockout against Manuel Torres at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026, with a notable wheel kick followed by ground strikes. The event featured nine finishes, with five victories by KO/TKO and four submissions. Shara Magomedov won the co-main event by unanimous decision over Michel Pereira. Fiziev called for a BMF title shot after breaking a five-fight streak with this win. Additionally, Performance of the Night bonuses were awarded to Fiziev, Asu Almabayev, Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev, and Daniil Donchenko.
- •Nine of 13 bouts ended inside the distance at UFC Baku.
- •Fiziev's victory over Torres marked a decisive comeback after a rough stretch.
- •Magomedov defeated Pereira with a unanimous decision, scoring 29-28 on all cards.
- •Performance bonuses of $100,000 were awarded to four fighters.
- •The event took place at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.
- 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Baku Results: 9 Crazy Finishes, 4 Performance Bonuses And Highlights
"UFC Baku results: Rafael Fiziev's wheel-kick KO of Manuel Torres led nine finishes and four $100,000 Performance bonuses. See every winner and highlight.
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