UFC Baku weigh-ins completed ahead of Fight Night 280
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:53 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The UFC Baku weigh-ins concluded successfully, with all 26 fighters making weight for Saturday's Fight Night 280 event in Azerbaijan. Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres both weighed in at 156 pounds for their main event match. Fiziev looks to recover from a recent TKO loss, while Torres enters on a two-fight win streak. The event will be streamed live on Paramount+ starting at 9 a.m. ET.
- •All fighters for UFC Fight Night 280 made weight.
- •Rafael Fiziev is 1-4 in his last five fights.
- •Manuel Torres is riding a two-fight win streak.
- •UFC Baku streams live on Paramount+ at 9 a.m. ET.
- •The main card begins at noon ET.
- 12:53 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Baku weigh-in results: 13 fights set
"The Ultimate Fighting Championship's return to Azerbaijan is set after the UFC Baku weigh-ins took place.
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