Yardbarker
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 30
Rafael Fiziev left police job over corruption before UFC career

Rafael Fiziev left police job over corruption before UFC career

Rafael Fiziev walked away from his dream job as a Kyrgyz police officer within months after seeing what he describes as widespread corruption that blocked him from fighting drug dealers.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 28
UFC Fight Night 280: Rafael Fiziev Headlines $100,000 Bonus Winners After Historic Night in Azerbaijan

UFC Fight Night 280: Rafael Fiziev Headlines $100,000 Bonus Winners After Historic Night in Azerbaijan

The UFC rewarded some unforgettable performances following Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Handing out four $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses and five additional $25,000 finish bonuses after an action-packed card at National Gymnastics Arena.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 27
Rafael Fiziev Eyes BMF Title After Statement Victory at UFC Fight Night 280

Rafael Fiziev Eyes BMF Title After Statement Victory at UFC Fight Night 280

Rafael Fiziev isn’t pretending to be next in line for the UFC lightweight championship. Instead, the Azerbaijani fan favorite has another prize in mind.

MMA News / Field Level Media / June 27
Rafael Fiziev calls for ‘BMF’ title shot following Fight Night main event win

Rafael Fiziev calls for ‘BMF’ title shot following Fight Night main event win

Lightweight Rafael Fiziev needed 15 seconds into the second round to secure a brutal TKO over Manuel Torres to close out UFC Fight Night Saturday. A spinning back kick to the head of Torres marked the beginning of the end as Torres retreated against the fence and Fiziev ended the sequence with a right hand to secure the win.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / June 27
UFC Baku Payouts: How Much Will Rafael Fiziev, Shara Magomedov, Manuel Torres, and Others Earn

UFC Baku Payouts: How Much Will Rafael Fiziev, Shara Magomedov, Manuel Torres, and Others Earn

The UFC returns to Baku, Azerbaijan, tonight for its second visit to the National Gymnastics Arena since its first visit last year. And the main event of the night is an exciting lightweight fight between Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / June 27
Manuel Torres reacts to UFC’s new AI rankings kicking out rival Rafael Fiziev days before UFC Baku

Manuel Torres reacts to UFC’s new AI rankings kicking out rival Rafael Fiziev days before UFC Baku

Manuel Torres is no longer fighting up the rankings at UFC Baku. The Mexican star is appearing in the UFC main event spotlight for the very first time on Saturday in Azerbaijan.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / June 27

UFC Baku: Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres Free Live Stream Results & Highlights

The UFC returns to Baku, Azerbaijan today (June 27) for a UFC Fight Night card headlined by a huge lightweight matchup. The main event will see Rafael

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / June 26

UFC Baku: Fiziev vs. Torres: Full Card, Start Time, Odds, How To Stream on Paramount+

The UFC transitions its Fight Night series away from Las Vegas with a return to Baku, Azerbaijan, for the second time in the promotion's history. This year's installment sees a critical lightweight non-title fight main event between Rafael Fiziev (13-5 MMA) and Manuel Torres (17-3 MMA).

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / June 26
UFC Baku: Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres Full Fight Card Picks & Predictions

UFC Baku: Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres Full Fight Card Picks & Predictions

The UFC returns to Baku, Azerbaijan this weekend for another UFC Fight Night, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 13 fights on the card.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / June 25
Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres prediction, odds, pick for UFC Baku

Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres prediction, odds, pick for UFC Baku

UFC Baku has reached its apex as we bring you a prediction and pick for this Main Event bout taking place between ranked contenders in the Lightweight (155) Divison.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 25
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres Preview & Storylines

UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres Preview & Storylines

The UFC makes its return to Azerbaijan for an exciting Fight Night event headlined by a pivotal lightweight bout between the hometown hero, Rafael Fiziev, and Mexican finishing artist, Manuel Torres.

  Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!
The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
 The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz
The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz
 The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 16
UFC Baku poster revealed as Fiziev meets Torres in Azerbaijan

UFC Baku poster revealed as Fiziev meets Torres in Azerbaijan

The UFC released its official poster for UFC Baku, which takes place June 27 at Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan. Ranked lightweight Rafael Fiziev will headline against Manuel Torres in front of a home crowd on Paramount+, as MMA Mania first reported.

MMA News / Stadium Rant / May 6
Rafael Fiziev Faces A Pressure-Packed Homecoming In UFC Baku Main Event

Rafael Fiziev Faces A Pressure-Packed Homecoming In UFC Baku Main Event

Rafael Fiziev is entering one of the most pivotal fights of his career thus far. On Tuesday morning, the UFC announced that the 11th-ranked lightweight contender would be headlining its return to Baku against Manuel Torres.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 1
'Got My Head Smashed': Rafael Fiziev Breaks Silence After UFC 325 Loss

'Got My Head Smashed': Rafael Fiziev Breaks Silence After UFC 325 Loss

Hours of training and grinding at the Tiger Muay Thai gym didn’t pay off for Rafael Fiziev when he faced knockout specialist Mauricio Ruffy on the UFC 325 main card last night.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 1
Rafael Fiziev says ‘my head got smashed up’ in brutally honest reaction to UFC 325 KO loss

Rafael Fiziev says ‘my head got smashed up’ in brutally honest reaction to UFC 325 KO loss

Rafael Fiziev has spoken out for the first time since losing at UFC 325. The lightweight contender was knocked out by Mauricio Ruffy inside two rounds on Saturday night.

MMA News / Yardbarker / October 12, 2025
Potential lightweight matchups for Charles Oliveira, Mateusz Gamrot after bout

Potential lightweight matchups for Charles Oliveira, Mateusz Gamrot after bout

UFC fight night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ended in stunning fashion with Charles Oliveira submitting Mateusz Gamrot with a rear naked choke in the second round of their bout. Here are some potential next matchups for each fighter.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / September 24, 2025
Rafael Fiziev provides return timeline, details injury that forced him off UFC Rio

Rafael Fiziev provides return timeline, details injury that forced him off UFC Rio

Rafael Fiziev has provided an update for fans regarding the injury that forced him out of a UFC Rio main event with Charles Oliveira. Currently the UFC’s

MMA News / Field Level Media / September 20, 2025
Reports: Rafael Fiziev injured, out of bout in Rio de Janeiro

Reports: Rafael Fiziev injured, out of bout in Rio de Janeiro

An undisclosed injury has forced Rafael Fiziev to withdraw from his lightweight main event against Charles Oliveira at UFC Fight Night in Rio de Janeiro, multiple media outlets reported Saturday.

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 24, 2025
After getting back in the win column at UFC Baku, what’s next for Rafael Fiziev?

After getting back in the win column at UFC Baku, what’s next for Rafael Fiziev?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC Baku, we saw a big time lightweight matchup with a ranking on the line. It was a homecoming for Rafael Fiziev (13-4) fighting in Azerbaijan and he was looking to snap his losing streak against the surging Ignacio Bahamondes (17-6).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / June 20, 2025
UFC Baku Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Rafael Fiziev – Ignacio Bahamondes

UFC Baku Co-Main Event Preview and Prediction: Rafael Fiziev – Ignacio Bahamondes

Tomorrow in the co-main event of UFC Baku, a top fifteen lightweight contender gets to fight in front of his home country as Rafael Fiziev (12-4) will put his ranking on the line as he takes on surging top contender Ignacio Bahamondes (17-5).

MMA News / Empire Sports Media / March 10, 2025
After falling short in his return at UFC 313, what’s next for Rafael Fiziev?

After falling short in his return at UFC 313, what’s next for Rafael Fiziev?

This past Saturday in the co-main event of UFC 313, we saw a big time rematch in the lightweight division. Former interim champion Justin Gaethje (26-5) took on Rafael Fiziev (12-4) for a second time.

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA.

Popular Quizzes

Can you name every NBA player in the three-point era to average 20 or more points in their rookie season?

Can you name the NBA player to make the most three-pointers for every team?

Can you name the managers that led each of the MLB franchises to its last World Series Championship?

Can you name every World Series MVP?

Can you name the active NFL quarterbacks with the most game-winning drives in their career?

Can you name the NBA players with the most 25-point, 20-rebound games?

Today's Latest News

USC reportedly has Alabama's Kalen DeBoer in mind for potential coaching change

Bo Bichette exercises $42M player option after disappointing first season with Mets

Chargers' Mike McDaniel trying to ignore outside noise amid rumors about his job security

DC Brian Duker responds to Raiders' Ashton Jeanty saying Jets players don't 'want to tackle'

Quenton Nelson opens up about 'bittersweet' trade from Colts to Seahawks

Bryce Young, Dave Canales seem to disagree about QB's knee injury after Panthers' loss to Packers

Christian Watson explains returning for Packers' win over the Panthers after breaking a rib, spitting up blood

Packers' Josh Jacobs insists touchdown celebration in win over Panthers wasn't a reference to his arrest