Seven of the twelve bouts scheduled for UFC Baku Fight Night, set to take place on June 21, have been officially announced.
According to Offsideplus.az, four female fighters are confirmed to participate in the event, which will be held in the capital of Azerbaijan.
Confirmed Fights at “Baku Fight Night”:
Main Card:
- Light Heavyweight: Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
- Flyweight: Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Kyoji Horiguchi
- Heavyweight: Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev
Preliminary Card:
- Middleweight: Ismail Naurdiev vs. Park Jong-Yun
- Heavyweight: Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Mohammed Usman
Women’s Bouts:
- Flyweight: Irina Alekseeva vs. Klaudia Syguła
- Flyweight: Darya Zheleznyakova vs. Melissa Mullins
Meet the Female Fighters
The women’s matchups have generated significant interest ahead of the Baku event. Here’s a closer look at the competitors:
- Irina Alekseeva (5-2, Russia): Known as “Russian Ronda,” she is recognized for her powerful grappling skills.
- Klaudia Syguła (6-2, Poland): Praised for her technical abilities and agility inside the octagon.
- Darya Zheleznyakova (9-2, France/Russia): Trains in Paris and is known for her striking power.
- Melissa Mullins (7-1, England): Noted for her speed and tactical fighting style, often giving opponents a tough challenge.
Azerbaijani Fighters Expected to Join
There is strong anticipation that Azerbaijani UFC fighters Rafael Fiziev and Natan Sadikhov will also compete in Baku. However, their opponents have yet to be announced.
Ticket Info:
Tickets will go on sale via iTicket.az on April 25 at 10:00 AM.
Early access for UFC Fight Club members starts on April 23, while registered fans can purchase on April 24.
The event will be held at Baku Crystal Hall.
