Rafael Fiziev stops Manuel Torres in UFC Baku despite vision impairment
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 8:56 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Rafael Fiziev stopped Manuel Torres in the second round of their lightweight clash at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 27, 2026. Fiziev landed a spinning wheel kick followed by a barrage of punches, securing a victory crucial to revitalizing his career after a recent TKO loss. Despite impaired vision caused by a jab to his eye, Fiziev delivered a knockout performance. He expressed relief and joy over the win, citing it as special given his recent struggles. Fiziev has expressed interest in contesting for the BMF title currently held by Charles Oliveira.
- •Fiziev scored a knockout at UFC Baku just 15 seconds into Round 2.
- •He struggled with vision issues leading up to the finish after a jab to his eye.
- •This win comes after losing four of his last five fights.
- •Fiziev aims to challenge for the BMF title against Charles Oliveira.
- 8:56 PMYahoo Sports — Rafael Fiziev: Vision was impaired when landing spinning wheel kick at UFC Baku
"Rafael Fiziev was struggling with his vision moments before he put the decisive finishing sequence in motion in the UFC Baku headliner.
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