- Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres
- UFC Baku
- Baku Crystal Hall, Baku, Azerbaijan
- Saturday, June 27, 2026
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On Saturday, June 27, 2026, Rafael Fiziev will face off against Manuel Torres at UFC Baku. The betting odds reflect a close match-up, with Fiziev at -115 and Torres at -105.
Rafael “Ataman” Fiziev enters the arena with a professional record of 13 wins, 5 losses, and no draws. At 33 years old, he competes in the lightweight division (155 lbs) and stands 5’8″ tall with a reach of 71 inches. In contrast, Manuel “El Loco” Torres is 31 years old, measures 5’10”, and also weighs in at 155 lbs, boasting a record of 17 wins and 3 losses. Torres has a reach of 73 inches. In terms of significant strikes, Fiziev averages 4.71 per minute, while Torres lands 7.29 significant strikes per minute. Fiziev achieves a striking accuracy of 52%, compared to Torres’s 59%. On the defensive side, “Ataman” absorbs 4.84 significant strikes per minute, while “El Loco” takes 4.08. Fiziev successfully defends against 49% of incoming strikes, while Torres has a defense rate of 54%.
| UFC Baku | Rafael Fiziev | Manuel Torres |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Odds | -115 | -105 |
| Record | 13-5-0 | 17-3-0 |
| Average Fight Time | 12:04 | 2:29 |
| Height | 5’8″ | 5’10” |
| Weight | 155 lbs | 155 lbs |
| Reach | 71″ | 73″ |
| Strikes Landed Per Minute | 4.71 | 7.29 |
| Striking Accuracy | 52% | 59% |
In terms of grappling performance, Rafael Fiziev averages 0.83 takedowns every 15 minutes, succeeding 66% of the time. He successfully defends against 90% of the takedown attempts launched at him. Manuel Torres, on the other hand, completes 66% of his takedown attempts and similarly fends off 90% of his opponent’s takedowns. Fiziev attempts an average of 0.4 submissions per three rounds, while Torres attempts 0.9 submissions in the same timeframe.
In his most recent outing, Rafael Fiziev clashed with Mauricio Ruffy, unfortunately losing by an upward strike to the head while on the mat in the second round. Ruffy landed 60 out of 93 total strikes, while Fiziev found success with 37 of his 67 strikes. In terms of significant strikes, Ruffy achieved a striking rate of 62%, landing 55 of his 88 attempts, including 45 of 77 directed at the head. Conversely, Fiziev managed to connect on 54% of his significant strike attempts, hitting 36 of 66, with 9 of 31 aimed at the head. A staggering 76% of Ruffy’s significant strikes and 94% of Fiziev’s were executed from a distance.
Manuel Torres faced Grant Dawson in his last fight, winning by a head strike in the first round. All of Dawson’s significant strikes were landed from a distance, while Torres managed to land 88% of his significant strikes from the same range. Torres successfully landed 52% of his attempted strikes, with 9 out of 17 successful, including 5 of 12 aimed at the head. Dawson, in comparison, landed 8 of 21 significant strikes, with 4 of those targeting the head. Overall, Torres landed 9 of 17 strikes, while Dawson achieved 8 out of 21.
Other Notable Matches on the Card
Don’t miss the fight between Shara Magomedov and Michel Pereira. Magomedov enters this clash with a record of 16-1, weighing 185 lbs and standing 6’2″ tall with a reach of 73″. Michel Pereira, who stands at 6’1″ and also competes at 185 lbs, has a professional count of 32 wins, 14 losses, and 2 no contests. In grappling stats, Magomedov executes 0.70 takedowns every 15 minutes, while Pereira averages 1.21 per three rounds. For striking, Magomedov lands 5.93 strikes per minute with a 62% accuracy rate, whereas Pereira achieves a 51% accuracy rate, landing 4.46 strikes per minute.
Another exciting fight to watch is the matchup between Matheus Camilo and Nazim Sadykhov. Sadykhov enters the fight with a 11-2-1 record, weighing 155 lbs and standing 5’10” tall. The southpaw measures 69 inches in reach. Camilo, at 5’10”, also competes at 155 lbs and will be looking for victory to further his record of 10-3-0 with a reach of 69 inches. In grappling, Sadykhov successfully defends against 72% of takedown attempts and achieves takedowns 45% of the time. Camilo completes 53% of his takedown attempts, but only thwarts 15% of his opponent’s attempts. Regarding striking, Sadykhov absorbs 5.49 strikes per minute while landing 4.79, while Camilo absorbs approximately 3.25 strikes/min while delivering 2.19 per minute.
Which fighter will prevail in tonight’s UFC matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Back Rafael Fiziev (-115)
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