Abdul-Rahman Yahyaev (2-0 UFC) is scheduled to face Julius Walker (1-2 UFC) at UFC Baku on June 27. The bout will take place in the light heavyweight division. Both fighters are looking to build momentum in the 205-pound weight class. The matchup was reported by MarcelDorff as a source.
Abdul-Rahman Yahyaev and Julius Walker are set to collide at UFC Baku on June 27 in a light heavyweight contest, according to a report from Marcel Dorff.
Yahyaev enters the fight riding an unbeaten run in the UFC, having gone 2-0 since joining the promotion. No additional physical or statistical data for the Russian fighter is currently available in the AgentMMA database.
Walker, known as "Juice Box," brings a 7-3-0 overall record into the matchup and is 1-2 inside the Octagon so far. The 26-year-old American trains out of Team Fusion and competes from an orthodox stance. Standing six-foot-four with a 78-inch reach, Walker is a sizable presence at 205 pounds. His statistics highlight a well-rounded offensive game, averaging 3.73 significant strikes landed per minute at a 53 percent striking accuracy, while also generating 4.09 takedowns per 15 minutes — a rate that underlines genuine grappling pressure.
Why it matters
- Walker needs a win to avoid slipping to .500 in his UFC tenure, giving this fight added urgency for his roster standing.
- Yahyaev will look to push to 3-0 in the promotion and strengthen his case for a divisional ranking.
- Walker's takedown volume sets up an intriguing stylistic test, with his wrestling likely to be a central factor in how the fight unfolds.
- UFC Baku represents a growing international slate for the promotion, and the light heavyweight division continues to develop fresh contenders at the lower end of the rankings.
