Abdul-Rahman Yahyaev (2-0 UFC) has been booked to face Julius Walker (1-2 UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27. The bout will take place in the light heavyweight division. This will be Yahyaev's third UFC appearance after starting his promotional run with two wins. Walker enters the fight coming off a mixed 1-2 record in the organization. The matchup was first reported by Marcel Dorff.
Abdul-Rahman Yahyaev and Julius Walker have been booked to meet in the light heavyweight division at UFC Baku on June 27, with the matchup first reported by Marcel Dorff.
Yahyaev enters the contest riding a perfect 2-0 record inside the octagon. This will be his third UFC appearance, and a win would push him to an unblemished 3-0 in the promotion.
Walker, who fights out of Team Fusion, brings a 7-3-0 overall professional record into the cage. The 26-year-old American, known as "Juice Box," stands six-foot-four with a 78-inch reach and competes as an orthodox fighter. His UFC run has been uneven at 1-2 inside the organization, and he will be looking to string together consecutive wins. Walker is a notably active and accurate striker, landing 3.73 significant strikes per minute at a 53 percent accuracy rate. He also poses a considerable grappling threat, averaging 4.09 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Yahyaev has a chance to reach 3-0 in the UFC and strengthen his position as a light heavyweight prospect worth watching
- Walker needs a victory to avoid falling to 1-3 in the promotion, making this a pivotal bout for his octagon future
- The stylistic contrast is notable — Walker's high takedown volume and sharp striking will test whatever Yahyaev brings in just his third UFC outing
