UFC Fight Night: Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres – Event Details, Start Time and Full Fight Card

Headlining the event is a pivotal lightweight clash between hometown favorite Rafael Fiziev and dangerous Mexican contender Manuel Torres. With both men ranked in the UFC’s lightweight top 15, the winner could find themselves just a few victories away from title contention.

The UFC makes its long-awaited debut in Azerbaijan this weekend as UFC Fight Night: Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres heads to the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku on June 27.

The card also features several notable names, including undefeated middleweight sensation Shara Magomedov, explosive Brazilian veteran Michel Pereira, rising lightweight Nazim Sadykhov, and top-15 flyweight contenders Asu Almabayev and Charles Johnson.

Fiziev Returns Home

For the first time in his UFC career, Rafael Fiziev will compete in front of a home crowd in Azerbaijan. The former title challenger is looking to bounce back into contention after facing some of the toughest competition in the lightweight division.

Standing across from him will be Manuel Torres, one of the division’s most exciting finishers. The Mexican has built a reputation for ending fights quickly and will be looking for the biggest win of his UFC career.

The co-main event pits fan-favorite striker Shara Magomedov against Michel Pereira in a matchup that promises fireworks. Both men are known for their unpredictable and entertaining styles, making it one of the most anticipated fights on the card.

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How to Watch

Event: UFC Fight Night: Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres

Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026

Venue: National Gymnastics Arena, Baku, Azerbaijan

Preliminary Card: 2:00 PM BST

Main Card: 5:00 PM BST

Broadcast: UFC Fight Pass

Full Fight Card

Main Card

Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres

Shara Magomedov vs Michel Pereira

Nazim Sadykhov vs Matheus Camilo

Asu Almabayev vs Charles Johnson

Ikram Aliskerov vs Brunno Ferreira

Abus Magomedov vs Michal Oleksiejczuk

Preliminary Card

Farman Hasanov vs Eric Nolan

Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev vs Julius Walker

Nursulton Ruziboev vs Andrey Pulyaev

Kaan Ofli vs Javier Reyes

Daniil Donchenko vs Theodor Berggren

Bekzat Almakhan vs Jean Matsumoto

Tahir Abdullayev vs Jefferson Nascimento

With a homegrown star headlining, several ranked fighters in action and the UFC making history in Azerbaijan, this Fight Night card has all the ingredients to deliver an entertaining night of action.