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UFC Baku features highlight finishes, including rare Suloev stretch

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Jun 28, 2026

UFC Baku features highlight finishes, including rare Suloev stretch
Summary

UFC Fight Night 280 took place at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku on June 28. The event showcased a range of finishes, with Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev scoring a knockout in just eight seconds. Asu Almabayev executed a Suloev stretch, marking only the fourth occurrence of this technique in UFC history. A total of nine stoppages occurred in the event's 13 fights, raising discussions about which finish stands out as the best. Fans can participate in a poll to vote for their favorite stoppage from the event's highlights.

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  • •UFC Fight Night 280 held in Baku, Azerbaijan on June 28.
  • •Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev scored an 8-second knockout of Julius Walker.
  • •Asu Almabayev submitted Charles Johnson with a rare Suloev stretch.
  • •Nine stoppages occurred across 13 fights at the event.
  • •Fans can vote on their favorite finish from UFC Baku highlights.
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  • 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Video, poll: Is rare Suloev stretch automatically UFC Baku’s best finish?
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Check out the highlights of the finishes at UFC Fight Nigh 280 in Baku and vote for the one you think was the best stoppage.

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