Abdul-Rahman Yahyaev will face Julius Walker at UFC Baku on June 27, according to a report first mentioned by Marcel Dorff. Yahyaev enters the bout with a 2-0 UFC record, while Walker holds a 1-2 record in the promotion. The matchup appears to be an opportunity for Yahyaev to continue his undefeated start in the UFC against a more experienced opponent who is looking to rebound from recent losses. Both fighters will be looking to make a statement at the Baku event. The announcement generated fan interest with polls showing support for both competitors.
Abdul-Rahman Yahyaev and Julius Walker have been booked to meet at UFC Baku on June 27, with the pairing first reported by Marcel Dorff.
Yahyaev enters the contest with a perfect 2-0 record inside the UFC, and the matchup represents a step up in experience as he looks to build on his unbeaten start in the promotion. Verified biographical data for Yahyaev was not available in the database at the time of publication.
Walker, known as "Juice Box," brings a 7-3-0 professional record into the fight and holds a 1-2 mark in the UFC. The 26-year-old American trains out of Team Fusion and stands six-foot-four with a 78-inch reach. Fighting out of an orthodox stance, Walker is a well-rounded threat who averages 3.73 significant strikes per minute at 53 percent accuracy, and he supplements his striking with a strong grappling game, averaging 4.09 takedowns per 15 minutes. He heads into the Baku card looking to reverse a run of recent losses and re-establish himself in the division.
Why it matters
- Yahyaev has a chance to extend his undefeated UFC run against a fighter with more promotional experience
- Walker needs a win to avoid falling to 1-3 in the UFC and stabilize his position on the roster
- Walker's takedown volume sets up an interesting stylistic contrast that could shape how the fight unfolds
- UFC Baku gives both fighters a high-profile international platform to make a case for divisional progression
