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Rafael Fiziev scores second-round TKO at UFC Baku event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:27 PM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Rafael Fiziev scores second-round TKO at UFC Baku event

Summary

At UFC Baku on June 27, Rafael Fiziev defeated Manuel Torres by second-round technical knockout with a spinning kick. The event featured several notable performances, including Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev's eight-second knockout of Julius Walker and Asu Almabayev's rare submission victory. The fight night concluded with several fighters earning performance bonuses, including Fiziev and Yakhyaev, both taking home $100,000 for their efforts.

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By the Numbers

•Fiziev improves his lightweight ranking with a TKO victory.
•Yakhyaev achieved a quick knockout, raising his profile as a prospect.
•Almabayev executed a rare submission move in his fight.
•Multiple fighters received performance bonuses for outstanding finishes.
•The event was held at National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.

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Rafael Fiziev was not ready to give up his lightweight ranking earlier today (Sat., June 27, 2026) at UFC Baku LIVE on Paramount+ from inside National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, shutting down a very dangerous Manuel Torres with a blistering second-round spinning kick technical knockout (watch highlights). In addition to the lightweight headliner, UFC’s […]
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