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Fiziev's UFC Baku Last Stand?
27 Jun
Summary
- Rafael Fiziev faces Manuel Torres in a pivotal UFC Baku lightweight bout.
- Fiziev seeks to rebound from a knockout loss and improve his recent fight record.
- The event features other notable matchups including Shara Magomedov vs. Michel Pereira.
Rafael Fiziev returns to action at UFC Baku on Saturday, June 27, facing Manuel Torres in a pivotal lightweight contest. Fiziev, once a surging contender, is aiming to get his career back on track after a knockout loss and has secured only one victory in his last five bouts. This event, held at the National Gymnastics Arena, presents a significant opportunity for Fiziev to impress in front of his home crowd.
The UFC Baku main card features several other compelling fights. Shara Magomedov will meet Michel Pereira in a tense middleweight clash. In the flyweight division, top 15 contenders Amu Almabayev and Charles Johnson will compete for divisional ranking. Ikram Aliskerov is also set to face Brunno Ferreira as he aims to solidify his status as a contender at 185 pounds. The preliminary card begins at 9 a.m. ET, with the main card starting at 12 p.m. ET, exclusively streaming on Paramount+.
