Rafael Fiziev puts on a show at home, knocks out Manuel Torres and asks for the BMF belt at UFC Baku.

Raphael Fiziev At an open UFC training session. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram.

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In the main fight UFC Baku, held on Saturday afternoon (27), in the capital of Azerbaijan, Raphael Fiziev He put on a real show in front of his fans. The Muay Thai athlete, lightweight (up to 70,3 kg), overcame... Manuel Torres By technical knockout in the second round, he ended his losing streak and re-established himself among the top names in the category. Still in the octagon, the Azerbaijani took advantage of the moment to challenge Charles of the Bronx, current holder of the BMF belt.

Spectacular knockout in the main event.

At 33 years old, Fiziev delivered a complete performance. Known for his excellent striking skills, the home fighter surprised by combining his usual aggressiveness on his feet with well-timed takedowns and efficient distance control, neutralizing the Mexican's main offensive weapons for virtually the entire fight.

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The fight began at a fast pace, without any period of feeling each other out. In the first few seconds, Rafael landed a precise straight punch and, shortly after, surprised everyone by taking him down within the first minute. With good movement, varied kicks and straight punches, the Azerbaijani controlled the action and imposed his game to the deafening support of the crowd.

Manuel Torres He had his best moment in the final moments of the first round, when he landed a powerful straight punch that even rocked Fiziev. Despite the reaction, the Mexican couldn't change the course of the fight. This moment went down in Torres' career history, as it was the first time one of his UFC fights went beyond the first round.

In the second round, however, Raphael Fiziev He brought the fight to a spectacular end. The Azerbaijani landed a perfect spinning kick that struck his opponent squarely in the head, instantly knocking him down. Without wasting the opportunity, he followed up with a flurry of strikes on the ground until the referee stopped the fight, confirming an impressive technical knockout and bringing the Baku crowd to its feet.

With the victory, Fiziev is once again dreaming big in the lightweight division and, immediately after the official announcement of the result, made sure to set a new goal: a duel against... Charles of the Bronx for the BMF belt, making it clear that he intends to fight in one of the most important fights of his career next.

UFC Baku Results

MAIN CARD

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Raphael Fiziev derrotou Manuel Torres by knockout (punches) at 15s of R2

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Shara Magomedov derrotou Michael Pereira by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Matheus Camilo derrotou Nazim Sadykhov by technical knockout (punches) at 1:31 of R1

Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Asu Almabayev derrotou Charles Johnson by submission (Suloev Stretch) at 3m33s of R3

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ikram Aliskerov derrotou Bruno Hulk by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Abus Magomedov derrotou Michal Oleksiejczuk by submission (guillotine) at 3m25s of R1

PRELIMINARY CARD

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Farman Hasanov defeated Eric Nolan by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Abdul Rakhman Yakhyev defeated Julius Walker by knockout (punches) at 08 seconds of round 1.

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Nursulton Ruziboev derrotou Andrey Pulyaev via submission (rear naked choke) at 3min58s of R1

Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Kaan Ofli defeated Javier Reyes by submission (katagatame) at 4:16 of round 1.

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Daniil Donchenko defeated Theodor Berggren by technical knockout (high kick and punches) at 1:35 of round 2.

Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Jean Matsumoto defeated Bekzat Almakhan by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Tahir Abdullayev defeated Jefferson Toddynho by technical knockout (punches) at 4:28 of R3