UFC Baku takes center stage at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, this afternoon, with a stacked lineup of compelling matchups. The card marks the MMA promotion’s second trip to the “City of Winds” and its first appearance in the Azerbaijani capital in over a year.
The Fight Night card is headlined by a pivotal lightweight showdown, with hometown hero Rafael Fiziev welcoming surging knockout artist Manuel Torres to enemy territory. In the co-main event, explosive middleweight contender Shara Magomedov locks horns with dynamic striker Michel Pereira in a clash that promises fireworks.
Action time in Azerbaijan! It's #UFCBaku Fight Day!
— UFC (@ufc) June 27, 2026
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Beyond its marquee bouts, the UFC Baku card features a balanced mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talent. Established names such as Charles Johnson, Michal Oleksiejczuk, and Ikram Aliskerov share the spotlight with highly touted prospects Daniil Donchenko and Julius Walker.
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The action gets underway earlier than usual, with the UFC Baku preliminary card kicking off at a special start time of 9 A.M. ET / 6 A.M. PT. Stay locked in with LowKick MMA throughout the event for live results, highlights, and all the biggest moments as they unfold inside the Octagon.
UFC Baku: main Card Results And Scorecards (12 p.M. ET / 9 A.M. PT on Paramount+)
- Lightweight – Rafael Fiziev def. Manuel Torres via KO at 0:15 of Round 2.
Straight to work
— UFC (@ufc) June 27, 2026@RafaelFiziev vs Manuel Torres
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SPINNING HEEL KICK INTO GNP
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Rafael Fiziev blows the roof off of #UFCBaku
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- Middleweight – Shara Magomedov def. Michel Pereira via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Clean on the scorecards
— UFC (@ufc) June 27, 2026@Shara_Bullet77 earns the hard-fought UD victory at #UFCBaku!
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That's about right
— UFC (@ufc) June 27, 2026
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SHARA MAGOMEDOV GETS DROPPED EARLY
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- Lightweight – Matheus Camilo def. Nazim Sadykhov via TKO (strikes) at 1:31 of Round 1.
MAKING A STATEMENT
— UFC (@ufc) June 27, 2026@MatheusCamiloM ends it early in RD1!
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- Flyweight – Asu Almabayev def. Charles Johnson via submission (Suloev stretch) at 3:33 of Round 3.
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A SUPURB SUBMISSION
— UFC (@ufc) June 27, 2026
Asu Almabayev locks up the suloev stretch in RD3!
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- Middleweight – Ikram Aliskerov def. Brunno Ferreira via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Flying knee right to the takedown for Ikram Aliskerov!
— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) June 27, 2026
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Vitória de Ikram Aliskerov por decisão unânime no #UFCBaku.
— UFC Brasil (@UFCBrasil) June 27, 2026
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- Middleweight – Abus Magomedov def. Michal Oleksiejczuk via submission (guillotine) at 3:25 of Round 1.
— UFC France (@UFCFRA) June 27, 2026
Ils n'ont juste pas le temps ce soir@ikram_aliskerov s'impose par soumission au premier round
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ELBOW STRIAGHT TO THE GILLY!!
— UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) June 27, 2026
Abus Magomedov came out with the submission win tonight!
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UFC Baku: Preliminary Card Results And Scorecards (9 A.M. ET / 6 A.M. PT on Paramount+)
- Welterweight – Farman Hasanov def. Eric Nolan via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) June 27, 2026
Farman Hasanov comienza su dominio sobre la lona
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Farman Hasanov sigue metiendo castigo sobre Nolan, brutal el aguante del americano
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) June 27, 2026#UFCBaku | Ver en vivo por @PPlusDeportes pic.twitter.com/aKF9FcXbch
STILL UNDEFEATED
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) June 27, 2026#UFCBaku
Farman Hasanov gets the win on home turf in his debut! pic.twitter.com/hi7KiLclPw
- Light Heavyweight – Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev def. Julius Walker via KO at 0:08 of Round 1.
EIGHT SECONDS LATER…
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Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev is a PROBLEM for everyone at 205lbs!
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- Middleweight – Nursulton Ruziboev def. Andrey Pulyaev via technical submission (rear-naked choke) at 3:58 of Round 1.
NURSULTON RUZIBOEV PUTS HIM RIGHT TO SLEEP!!!
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- Featherweight – Kaan Ofli def. Javier Reyes via submission (arm triangle choke) at 4:16 of Round 1.
AUSSIE
— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) June 27, 2026AUSSIE
Kaan Ofli secures the victory at #UFCBaku! pic.twitter.com/lGoFVs5HjA
- Welterweight – Daniil Donchenko def. Theodor Berggren via TKO at 1:35 in Round 2.
Choosing his shots wisely
— UFC (@ufc) June 27, 2026
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— UFC France (@UFCFRA) June 27, 2026
Daniil Donchenko s'impose par TKO au deuxième round
- Bantamweight – Jean Matsumoto def. Bekzat Almakhan via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Great way to end RD2 for @JeMatsumotoUFC
— UFC (@ufc) June 27, 2026
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1, 2 sits him down
— UFC (@ufc) June 27, 2026
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NO SPLIT THIS TIME!
— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) June 27, 2026
Jean Matsumoto earns himself a UD after three hard-fought rounds! #UFCBaku pic.twitter.com/Te8aa4xH27
- Welterweight – Tahir Abdullayev def. Jefferson Nascimento via TKO at 4:28 of Round 3.
A debut win at home
— UFC (@ufc) June 27, 2026
Tahir Abdullayev earns the RD3 TKO victory!
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