UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization, returns to Azerbaijan on June 27 with a spectacular lightweight showdown at the National Gymnastics Arena.
According to Offsideplus.az, the main event will feature #9 ranked lightweight Rafael Fiziev taking on the knockout specialist Manuel Torres, currently ranked #14.
Tickets for UFC FIGHT NIGHT: Fiziev vs. Torres will go on sale Friday, May 15, at 10:00 AM via iTicket. UFC Fight Club members can purchase tickets starting Wednesday, May 13, at 10:00 AM. Fans who have pre-registered will gain access to tickets on Thursday, May 14, at 10:00 AM.
Following the success of its debut event in 2025, UFC returns to Baku to deliver another high-octane night inside the Octagon®. Featuring elite athletes from around the globe, this event is set to be one of the most memorable sporting highlights of the year for both long-time UFC fans and newcomers alike.
Fan favorite Fiziev (13-5) returns to the Octagon with his devastating striking and elite Muay Thai power. Known for his landmark victories over Rafael dos Anjos and Brad Riddell, the #9 ranked contender aims to thrill the home crowd once again after his unanimous decision win over Ignacio Bahamondes in Baku last June.
Torres (17-3, representing Ciudad Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico) has quickly emerged as a top contender, finishing 16 of his 17 wins in the first round. Having earned performance bonuses in all five of his UFC victories—including spectacular finishes over Grant Dawson, Drew Dober, and Nikolas Motta—Torres looks to continue his rapid ascent in the lightweight rankings.
In the co-main event, knockout artist Shara Magomedov (16-1, Dagestan, Russia) faces Michel Pereira (32-14, 2 NC, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) in a middleweight clash. Both fighters are renowned for their unconventional striking styles, promising a highly entertaining battle.
Other Featured Bouts:
Baku-born Nazim Sadykhov (11-2-1, fighting out of Las Vegas) meets Mateus Camilo (10-3-0, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) in a lightweight contest.
In the flyweight division, Asu Almabaev (23-3, Almaty, Kazakhstan) takes on Charles Johnson (19-8, Orlando, Florida) in a clash of ranked contenders.
Middleweight Ikram Aliskerov (17-2, Makhachkala, Russia) faces Brunno Ferreira (15-3, Curitiba, Brazil).
Abus Magomedov (28-7-1, Dusseldorf, Germany) battles Michal Oleksiejczuk (22-9, 1 NC, Barki, Poland) at middleweight.
Undefeated light heavyweight Abdul Rakhman Yakhyayev (9-0, Turkiye) puts his record on the line against Julius Walker (7-2, Springfield, Missouri).
Making his UFC debut, Farman Hasanov (5-0, Baku, Azerbaijan) faces Eric Nolan (8-4, Edison, New Jersey) in the welterweight division.
Ismail Naurdiev (25-8, Rabat, Morocco) goes head-to-head with Marvin Vettori (19-9-1, Mezzocorona, Italy) at middleweight.
In another middleweight bout, Nursulton Ruziboev (36-9-2, 2 NC, Tashkent, Uzbekistan) fights Andrey Pulyayev (10-3, Novosibirsk, Russia).
Welterweight Daniil Donchenko (14-2, Korosten, Ukraine) meets Andreas Gustafsson (12-3, Gavle, Sweden).
Bantamweights Bekzat Almakhan (12-3, Almaty, Kazakhstan) and Jean Matsumoto (17-2, Bragança Paulista, São Paulo, Brazil) promise a high-paced battle.
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