Fascinating lightweight, middleweight headliners set for UFC Baku
TL;DR
UFC Baku will feature lightweights Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres headlining on June 27 at the National Gymnastics Arena in Azerbaijan. The co-main event includes middleweights Sharabutdin Magomedov and Michel Pereira.
Key points
- UFC Baku features Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres
- Event scheduled for June 27, 2023
- Co-main event includes Sharabutdin Magomedov vs. Michel Pereira
- Fiziev has a recent knockout loss to Mauricio Ruffy
- Torres has finished all five UFC wins in the first round
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship Baku card is shaping up to be a fan-friendly spectacle.
Lightweights Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres will headline UFC Baku on June 27 at National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Fiziev (13-5) racked up a six-fight winning streak after suffering his first pro loss in his Octagon debut in 2019. However, Fiziev has since dropped four of his last five, although all the losses came against elite opponents. âAtamanâ most recently suffered a brutal knockout loss against Mauricio Ruffy in January.
Meanwhile, Torres (17-3) has finished all five of his UFC wins inside the first round. Torresâ lone UFC loss came against Ignacio Bahamondes, who lost to Fiziev. âEl Locoâ has since rebounded with wins over Drew Dober and Grant Dawson. While the Mexican was scheduled to face Beneil Dariush at UFC 327 last month, he was forced out due to injury.
The co-main event at UFC Baku will feature middleweight strikers Sharabutdin Magomedov and Michel Pereira. Magomedov (16-1) is one of the most entertaining strikers on the UFC roster. âShara Bulletâ is 5-1 in the UFC, with his only professional loss coming against Michael Page.
Meanwhile, Pereira (32-14) is coming off an upset win via split decision over Zachary Reese, which saw him rebound from a three-fight slump.
Q&A
What date is UFC Baku scheduled for?
UFC Baku is scheduled for June 27.
Who are the main fighters in the UFC Baku event?
The main fighters are Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres.
Where is UFC Baku taking place?
UFC Baku will take place at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.