UFC Fight Night Fiziev vs. Torres

UFC Fight Night Fiziev vs. Torres took place on June 27, 2026 in Baku, Azerbaijan, headlined by Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres. See full results, round-by-round breakdowns, fight statistics, win probabilities, where to watch, venue details, and the 13-fight card below.

Rafael Fiziev knocked out Manuel Torres 15 seconds into round two of the UFC Fight Night main event in Baku on 27 June 2026. The victory at the National Gymnastics Arena took Fiziev to 14-5 and left Torres at 17-4, ending the Mexican's two-fight winning streak.

Fiziev entered ranked No. 11 against No. 15 Torres, with his place among the lightweight contenders needing reinforcement. He had beaten Ignacio Bahamondes by unanimous decision in Baku in June 2025, then suffered a second-round TKO against Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 325. Beating Torres should strengthen his case for another high-level opponent, rather than put him straight into a title fight.

Fiziev's kicking game and well-timed takedowns prevented Torres from turning the first round into a straightforward punching exchange. He attacked the lead leg, caught Torres advancing with a reactive takedown and later added a trip. Torres repeatedly regained his feet and landed a stiff jab just before the horn, keeping the opening round competitive.

The decisive attack came almost immediately after the restart. Fiziev landed a spinning wheel kick to the head, pursued the hurt Torres with punches and finished on the ground. Referee Marc Goddard intervened at 0:15, bringing a scheduled five-round contest to an abrupt end.

Torres arrived with first-round stoppages of Drew Dober and Grant Dawson in his previous two appearances. All six of his earlier UFC fights had ended inside the opening round. Fiziev took him beyond that familiar territory, then denied him any opportunity to settle into the second.

Sharabutdin Magomedov recovered from a first-round knockdown to beat Michel Pereira by unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring it 29-28. Pereira's straight right interrupted a kick and put him on top, but his output faded over the final 10 minutes. Magomedov's kicks and greater activity carried the remaining two rounds.

Refereeing decisions became a significant part of the co-main event. Herb Dean warned Magomedov for repeated hair-pulling and later paused the action following an eye poke, but deducted no points. That mattered in a contest separated by one round on every scorecard.

Magomedov improved to 17-1, adding another decision victory after beating Marc-Andre Barriault in July 2025. Pereira had briefly halted his slide with a split-decision win over Zachary Reese in February, but Baku left him with four defeats in five appearances.

Matheus Camilo delivered the main-card upset by stopping Nazim Sadykhov at 1:31 of the first round. He caught the advancing favourite with a straight right and followed with hammerfists; Sadykhov protested after the referee stepped in. Camilo nevertheless left Baku with back-to-back UFC victories.

Asu Almabayev supplied the most unusual finish, submitting Charles Johnson with a Suloev stretch at 3:33 of round three. The Kazakh controlled the contest before attacking Johnson's leg from behind, becoming the fourth fighter to complete that submission in the UFC. It was Johnson's first submission defeat in 28 professional fights.

Ikram Aliskerov's unanimous-decision victory over Brunno Ferreira was less dramatic but equally clear: 30-27 on all three scorecards. Takedowns in every round helped him dictate the fight and secure a third consecutive win, giving another middleweight on the card a credible argument for stronger opposition.

Fiziev, Almabayev, Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev and Daniil Donchenko each received a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus. The UFC rewarded four individual finishes rather than selecting a Fight of the Night.

Yakhyaev's award followed the night's fastest finish: an eight-second knockout of Julius Walker at light heavyweight. He dropped Walker with his first right hand and added ground strikes, moving to 10-0 with three first-round finishes in three UFC appearances. Walker never had time to establish any offence.

Donchenko finished Theodor Berggren at 1:35 of round two with a high kick and follow-up punches. His welterweight stoppage contributed to a final tally of nine finishes from 13 completed bouts, with just four fights reaching the judges.

Fiziev targeted Charles Oliveira and the BMF belt after his victory, but a callout is not a confirmed booking. Our matchmaking preference would be another top-10 lightweight before treating this as a return to title contention. At 33, Fiziev remains dangerous, but two wins in his last six appearances argue for building consistency first.

Almabayev made a stronger argument for a move towards the flyweight top five, while Yakhyaev looked ready for an established light heavyweight opponent. Magomedov's second consecutive win should also help him pursue a bigger name, although the knockdown against Pereira exposed a defensive issue that better opposition could punish. Those are matchmaking assessments, not announced fights.

Pereira's position changed more abruptly after the event. On 14 July 2026, MMA Fighting reported that he had been removed from the UFC roster after completing a one-fight deal for Baku. The defeat therefore became more than another setback at middleweight: it closed that UFC run with a 10-6 promotional record.

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Who won Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres?

Rafael Fiziev beat Manuel Torres by knockout at 0:15 of round two on 27 June 2026. A spinning wheel kick hurt Torres, and Fiziev followed with punches to finish the lightweight main event at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Did Shara Magomedov beat Michel Pereira?

Sharabutdin Magomedov won a unanimous decision over Michel Pereira, with all three judges scoring the fight 29-28. Pereira dropped him in the first round, but Magomedov recovered and took the final two rounds as the Brazilian's output declined. The victory improved Magomedov's record to 17-1.

Who won the bonuses at UFC Baku?

Rafael Fiziev, Asu Almabayev, Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev and Daniil Donchenko each earned a $100,000 Performance of the Night bonus. Fiziev, Yakhyaev and Donchenko won by strikes, while Almabayev submitted Charles Johnson with a Suloev stretch. The event awarded four performance bonuses rather than a Fight of the Night prize.

What was the fastest knockout at UFC Fiziev vs Torres?

Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev recorded the fastest finish by knocking out Julius Walker just eight seconds into their light heavyweight bout. His opening right hand dropped Walker, and follow-up ground strikes ended it. The result moved Yakhyaev to 10-0 overall and 3-0 in the UFC.

Where can I watch the Fiziev vs Torres replay in the US?

The UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres replay is on Paramount+ in the United States. Select the 27 June 2026 event from Baku, which includes the lightweight main event and Sharabutdin Magomedov's middleweight co-main event against Michel Pereira.