Rafael Fiziev made it two wins in as many UFC outings in Baku, Azerbaijan, when a stunning spinning back kick spelled the beginning of the end for Manuel Torres.

Mauricio Ruffy was the biggest favorite on the UFC White House card and he showed why after running through Michael Chandler in the first round. From the start, Ruffay was just chipping away at ...

Welcome home, Rafael Fiziev. Once labeled a future lightweight title challenger, Fiziev entered UFC Fight Night on a 1-4 skid. "Ataman" turned back the clock, empowered by his fel ...

Rafael Fiziev proved he’s still one of the top lightweights in the world earlier today (Sat., June 27, 2026) at UFC Baku LIVE on Paramount+ from inside National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, ...

Rafael Fiziev snapped a four-fight skid at UFC Baku on Saturday, stopping surging lightweight Manuel Torres with a spinning heel kick and follow-up punches in the second round. Fiziev, who entered the ...

Manuel Torres hadn't been out of the first round in eight years. He had to go to R2 Saturday and paid the price against Rafael Fiziev.

Rafael Fiziev walked away from his dream job as a Kyrgyz police officer within months after witnessing widespread corruption, he told Ariel Helwani last week.

Check out this week's "Spinning Back Clique," MMA Junkie's weekly live show that takes a spin through the biggest topics in mixed martial arts. This week's panel of Brian "Goze" Garcia, Mike Bohn and ...

Everything you need to know about today's UFC Baku fight card, which takes place on Saturday, June 27. Rafael Fiziev vs.

UFC Fight Night 278 takes place Saturday, and you can join us for live round-by-round coverage and official results from the card beginning at 5 p.m. ET (2 p.m. PT). UFC Fight Nig ...