UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres
Azerbaijan
Main Card • Final
R2, 0:15
Performance of the Night
Mexico
Russia
R3, 5:00
R1, 1:31
Finish Bonus
R3, 3:33
Performance of the Night
United States
R3, 5:00
R1, 3:25
Finish Bonus
Poland
Prelims • Final
R3, 5:00
R1, 0:08
Performance of the Night
R1, 3:58
Finish Bonus
R1, 4:16
Finish Bonus
Colombia
R2, 1:35
Performance of the Night
Sweden
R3, 5:00
R3, 4:28
Finish Bonus
Official Event Results
$100k Bonus
$25k Bonus
$25k Bonus
$100k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
Official Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Rafael Fiziev
+$100k (Performance of the Night)
Asu Almabayev
+$100k (Performance of the Night)
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev
+$100k (Performance of the Night)
Daniil Donchenko
+$100k (Performance of the Night)
Matheus Camilo
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Abus Magomedov
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Nursulton Ruziboev
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Kaan Ofli
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Tahir Abdullayev
+$25k (Finish Bonus)
Performance of the Night ($100,000): Rafael Fiziev, Asu Almabayev, Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev, and Daniil Donchenko each received elevated $100,000 post-fight performance bonuses.
Finish Bonuses ($25,000): Matheus Camilo, Abus Magomedov, Nursulton Ruziboev, Kaan Ofli, and Tahir Abdullayev were awarded $25,000 promotional finish bonuses for securing stoppage victories.
Fight of the Night: No bonus awarded.
Reported Payouts & Estimated Earnings
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $120,000 | $120,000 | $100,000 | $340,000 | |
| LOSS | $48,000 | — | — | $48,000 | |
| WIN | $75,000 | $75,000 | — | $150,000 | |
| LOSS | $110,000 | — | — | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | $25,000 | $73,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $55,000 | $55,000 | $100,000 | $210,000 | |
| LOSS | $65,000 | — | — | $65,000 | |
| WIN | $60,000 | $60,000 | — | $120,000 | |
| LOSS | $38,000 | — | — | $38,000 | |
| WIN | $40,000 | $40,000 | $25,000 | $105,000 | |
| LOSS | $68,000 | — | — | $68,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $100,000 | $132,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $32,000 | $25,000 | $89,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $25,000 | $53,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | $100,000 | $124,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $28,000 | $28,000 | — | $56,000 | |
| LOSS | $18,000 | — | — | $18,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $25,000 | $57,000 | |
| LOSS | $14,000 | — | — | $14,000 |
*Purses and payout estimates compiled from verified promotional contract scales and industry reporting. The UFC distributed $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses alongside $25,000 supplemental finish bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres marked the promotion’s second event held in Baku, following UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. in June 2025.
This event served as the inaugural showcase under the multi-year cooperation agreement between UFC, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, and the Baku City Circuit Operations Company.
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev’s 8-second knockout of Julius Walker tied for the third-fastest knockout in UFC light heavyweight division history.
Asu Almabayev executed only the fourth Suloev stretch submission in UFC history, forcing Charles Johnson to tap at 3:33 of the third round.
Farman Hasanov logged 17 successful takedowns against Eric Nolan, setting the second-highest takedown total ever recorded in a 3-round UFC welterweight bout.
The promotion awarded expanded $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses to four standout fighters alongside supplemental $25,000 finish bonuses.
Rafael Fiziev ended the main event just 15 seconds into round 2 with a spectacular spinning wheel kick and punch flurry to stop Manuel Torres.
The 13-fight card featured 5 explosive first-round finishes, including three submissions and two knockouts across the preliminary and main cards.
Undefeated contenders Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev (11-0) and Farman Hasanov (6-0) preserved their flawless professional mixed martial arts records.
Promotional newcomer Daniil Donchenko landed 71 of 107 significant strikes (66.4% accuracy) and two knockdowns in his second-round stoppage win.
Matheus Camilo entered as a heavy betting underdog and halted Nazim Sadykhov’s promotional momentum with a 91-second first-round knockout.
Nursulton Ruziboev secured his 35th professional career stoppage victory by submitting Andrey Pulyaev via technical submission (neck crank) at 3:58 of round 1.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres take place?
UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres took place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Who won the main event between Rafael Fiziev and Manuel Torres?
Rafael Fiziev defeated Manuel Torres via KO (spinning wheel kick and punches) at 0:15 of Round 2 in their lightweight main event bout.
Who won the co-main event between Shara Magomedov and Michel Pereira?
Shara Magomedov defeated Michel Pereira via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) in a three-round middleweight co-main event clash.
Who won the official bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres?
Four fighters received elevated $100,000 Performance of the Night bonuses: Rafael Fiziev, Asu Almabayev, Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev, and Daniil Donchenko. Additional $25,000 finish bonuses were awarded to Matheus Camilo, Abus Magomedov, Nursulton Ruziboev, Kaan Ofli, and Tahir Abdullayev. No Fight of the Night bonus was awarded.
How fast was Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev’s knockout against Julius Walker?
Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev knocked out Julius Walker in just 8 seconds of Round 1, tying the third-fastest knockout in UFC light heavyweight division history.
What submission did Asu Almabayev use to defeat Charles Johnson?
Asu Almabayev secured a rare Suloev stretch submission at 3:33 of Round 3, becoming only the fourth fighter in UFC history to finish a bout with this technique.
How many takedowns did Farman Hasanov land at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres?
Farman Hasanov landed 17 takedowns out of 27 attempts across 15 minutes to secure a dominant unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) over Eric Nolan.
How did Matheus Camilo defeat Nazim Sadykhov?
Underdog Matheus Camilo scored a first-round TKO via punches at 1:31 against Azerbaijan’s Nazim Sadykhov on the main card.
Who did Daniil Donchenko defeat at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres?
Promotional newcomer Daniil Donchenko defeated Theodor Berggren via TKO (head kick and punches) at 1:35 of Round 2, landing two knockdowns and earning a $100,000 performance bonus.
Why was this event significant for the UFC in Azerbaijan?
This was the first event produced under the promotion’s multi-year cooperation agreement with Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Baku City Circuit Operations Company to stage annual UFC Fight Night events in Baku through 2028.
How was UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres broadcast?
In the United States, both the preliminary card and the main card streamed live exclusively on Paramount+.
Who won the middleweight bout between Ikram Aliskerov and Brunno Ferreira?
Ikram Aliskerov defeated Brunno Ferreira via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27), controlling over 8 minutes of the contest and completing 5 takedowns.
How did Nursulton Ruziboev finish Andrey Pulyaev?
Nursulton Ruziboev forced a technical submission (neck crank) at 3:58 of Round 1 after securing back control, earning a $25,000 finish bonus.
Who won the bantamweight fight between Jean Matsumoto and Bekzat Almakhan?
Jean Matsumoto defeated Bekzat Almakhan via unanimous decision (29–28, 29–28, 29–28), landing 79 significant strikes over three competitive rounds.
Who were the commentators and announcer for this event?
The event was called by cage-side commentators John Gooden, Paul Felder, and Laura Sanko, with Bruce Buffer serving as the official Octagon announcer.
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