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Fiziev KO’s Torres, Ends Slump, Demands BMF Title

6/29/2026

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Rafael Fiziev knocked out Manuel Torres with a spinning wheel kick and punches at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026.
It was his first knockout since 2022 after a stretch of four losses in five fights.
Fiziev credited Justin Gaethje’s upset of Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 for renewed confidence.
He requested a BMF title bout with Charles Oliveira, a fight cancelled last year when Oliveira withdrew with injury.

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Rafael Fiziev knocked out Manuel Torres with a spinning wheel kick and punches at UFC Baku on June 27, 2026.
It was his first knockout since 2022 after a stretch of four losses in five fights.
Fiziev credited Justin Gaethje’s upset of Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 for renewed confidence.
He requested a BMF title bout with Charles Oliveira, a fight cancelled last year when Oliveira withdrew with injury.