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Rafael Fiziev Knocks Out Manuel Torres in Second Round in Baku
Rafael Fiziev defeated Manuel Torres by knockout 15 seconds into the second round on June 27 in Baku. Fiziev landed a spinning back kick and followed with punches that prompted a stoppage. He immediately called out Charles Oliveira for a title fight after the win.
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Rafael Fiziev defeated Manuel Torres by knockout in the second round on June 27 in Baku. The second round lasted fifteen seconds before Fiziev landed a looping spinning back kick that stumbled Torres. Fiziev then applied sustained pressure with heavy punches until the referee stopped the fight.
Fiziev, ranked eleventh in the UFC lightweight division, returned to winning ways after a knockout loss earlier in 2026. The bout took place in front of his home crowd in Baku. Yardbarker.com reported that Fiziev thanked the crowd and pointed directly at Charles Oliveira, calling out the BMF champion for a title fight.
Oliveira sits third in the lightweight rankings and holds the BMF title. Yardbarker.com reported that Oliveira has stated he wants a Justin Gaethje title fight. A matchup with Fiziev would not advance Oliveira toward the lightweight belt but could draw attention due to Fiziev's finishing ability.
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