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Rookies show mixed results at UFC Baku event in Azerbaijan

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

Rookies show mixed results at UFC Baku event in Azerbaijan

Summary

Four newcomers debuted at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026, with mixed results, ending the night 2-2. Farman Hasanov showcased wrestling skills but lacked striking effectiveness, while Theodor Berggren lost in a second-round stoppage to Daniil Donchenko. The event highlighted the challenges faced by new fighters against seasoned competitors. Further matchups are expected in the coming months, with discussions around future opponents for each debutant.

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By the Numbers

•UFC Baku occurred on June 27, 2026, in Azerbaijan.
•Farman Hasanov set a takedown record but struggled with damage inflicted.
•Theodor Berggren was stopped by Daniil Donchenko in the second round.
•Tahir Abdullayev and Jefferson Nascimento fought in an uneventful prelim.
•Future matchups for the rookies are anticipated within the UFC circuit.

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9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Rookie Report Card: Grading all Octagon newcomers UFC Baku post-mortem

What they're saying

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You only get one Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) debut! Four rookies stepped into the Octagon yesterday (Sat., June 27, 2026) at UFC Baku inside Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. Collectively, the newcomers went 2-2, but none of them were very memorable. Now that the dust has settled, let’s grade their respective performances below: Farman […]
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