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.

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, ...

Fiziev was 1-4 over his past five fights before scoring a highlight-reel knockout with only one eye at UFC Baku.

Rafael Fiziev was struggling with his vision moments before he put the decisive finishing sequence in motion in the UFC Baku headliner. "Ataman" rocked and dropped Manuel Torres with a spinning wheel ...

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.