UFC Baku Results: 9 Crazy Finishes, 4 Performance Bonuses And Highlights
Fiziev’s spinning wheel kick sparked one of nine finishes on the card, and he earned one of four $100,000 performance bonuses.
- On Saturday, Rafael Fiziev knocked out Manuel Torres with a spinning wheel kick and punches at the 0:15 mark of round two in the UFC main event at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.
- The UFC Fight Night event in Baku featured 13 bouts, with nine finishes including five knockouts and four submissions, creating an explosive atmosphere at the venue.
- Rafael Fiziev, Asu Almabayev, Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev, and Daniil Donchenko each earned $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses, while five additional fighters collected $25,000 finish bonuses.
- Fiziev revealed he fought through double vision caused by a Torres jab and immediately called for a BMF title shot, targeting Charles Oliveira next.
- Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev remains undefeated at 3-0 in the UFC with three first-round finishes, while Daniil Donchenko secured his third consecutive victory, establishing both as prospects to track.
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The UFC Baku has undoubtedly been one of the best billboards of the year, full of great combats and moments that will be remembered for a long time. The gold brooch was put by Rafael Fiziev (14-5), who knocked out Manuel 'El Loco' Torres (17-4) after a brutal rotating kick in the second round that led to ground and pound. An incredible performance that puts him back on the ointment to fight for the lightweight title.
Rafael Fiziev Stops Manuel Torres 15 Seconds Into Second Round
By NoSmokeBoxing Rafael Fiziev delighted his home crowd at the National Gymnastics Arena on June 27, 2026, by stopping Manuel Torres just 15 seconds into the second round of their lightweight main event. The victory headlined UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku, Azerbaijan, marking a successful return to the region for the world’s premier mixed martial arts promotion. Fiziev entered the Octagon as the betting favorite and lived up to the billing by find…
Results From UFC 280, Baku
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