Rafael Fiziev shows strong performance at UFC Baku, calls for future fights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 5:35 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Rafael Fiziev competed at UFC Baku in Azerbaijan, winning by TKO against Manuel Torres. The event featured nine finishes among 13 fights, but no major title implications emerged. Following his victory, Fiziev suggested a fight with Dan Hooker, who is also in the lightweight division rankings. Other proposed matchups include Sharaputdin Magomedov facing Israel Adesanya and Asu Almabayev set to meet Brandon Moreno.
- •Fiziev defeats Torres by TKO in the main event at UFC Baku.
- •Nine of 13 fights ended in submission or TKO.
- •Fiziev calls for a fight against Dan Hooker post-event.
- •Sharaputdin Magomedov may face Israel Adesanya next.
- •Asu Almabayev slated to meet Brandon Moreno in the future.
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Fiziev vs veteran contender, and more fights to make after UFC Baku
"The UFC was back this past weekend as the octagon landed in Baku, Azerbaijan. This card was all action, as nine of the 13 fights ended with a submission or TKO finish. As far as the stakes entering UFC Baku,…
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