UFC Baku takes center stage at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan, this afternoon, with a stacked lineup of compelling matchups. The card marks the MMA promotion’s second trip to the “City of Winds” and its first appearance in the Azerbaijani capital in over a year.
The Fight Night card is headlined by a pivotal lightweight showdown, with hometown hero Rafael Fiziev welcoming surging knockout artist Manuel Torres to enemy territory. In the co-main event, explosive middleweight contender Shara Magomedov locks horns with dynamic striker Michel Pereira in a clash that promises fireworks.
Beyond its marquee bouts, the UFC Baku card features a balanced mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talent. Established names such as Charles Johnson, Michal Oleksiejczuk, and Ikram Aliskerov share the spotlight with highly touted prospects Daniil Donchenko and Julius Walker.
The action gets underway earlier than usual, with the UFC Baku preliminary card kicking off at a special start time of 9 A.M. ET / 6 A.M. PT. Stay locked in with LowKick MMA throughout the event for live results, highlights, and all the biggest moments as they unfold inside the Octagon.
UFC Baku: main Card Results And Scorecards (12 p.M. ET / 9 A.M. PT on Paramount+)
Lightweight – Rafael Fiziev vs. Manuel Torres
Middleweight – Shara Magomedov vs. Michel Pereira
Lightweight – Nazim Sadykhov vs. Matheus Camilo
Flyweight – Asu Almabayev vs. Charles Johnson
Middleweight – Ikram Aliskerov vs. Brunno Ferreira
Middleweight – Abus Magomedov vs. Michal Oleksiejczuk
UFC Baku: Preliminary Card Results And Scorecards (9 A.M. ET / 6 A.M. PT on Paramount+)
Welterweight – Farman Hasanov vs. Eric Nolan
Light Heavyweight – Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev vs. Julius Walker
Middleweight – Nursulton Ruziboev vs. Andrey Pulyaev
Featherweight – Kaan Ofli vs. Javier Reyes
Welterweight – Daniil Donchenko vs. Theodor Berggren
Bantamweight – Jean Matsumoto def. Bekzat Almakhan via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Welterweight – Tahir Abdullayev def. Jefferson Nascimento via TKO at 4:28 of Round 3.
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