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.

Rafael Fiziev snapped a four-fight skid at UFC Baku, stopping Manuel Torres with a spinning heel kick in round two — his first knockout finish since 2022.

UFC Baku went down yesterday (Sat., June 27, 2026) inside Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan, which saw Rafael Fiziev score a sensational spinning knockout win over Manuel Torres in the main event ...

Rafael Fiziev picked up a truly spectacular victory in front of a hometown crowd on Saturday night. The Azerbaijani lightweight connected with a spinning wheel kick to win the UFC Baku main event.

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, ...

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.