Rafael Fiziev stops Manuel Torres in UFC Baku despite vision impairment

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.

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