UFC Baku is underway in Azerbaijan, featuring 13 bouts across the card. Prelims begin at 9 a.m. ET, with the main card following at noon ET.
UFC Baku is live today, June 27, 2026, in Azerbaijan, with 13 fights spread across the full card. Prelims kicked off at 9 a.m. ET, and the main card is set to follow at noon ET.
Among the fighters on the card is Kazakhstan's Rafael "Ataman" Fiziev, ranked seventh in the lightweight division at 33 years old. The Tiger Muay Thai product stands five-foot-eight with a 71-inch reach and operates out of a switch stance, giving him an unpredictable look on the feet. Fiziev carries a professional record of 14-5 and has built his reputation as one of the more dangerous strikers in the 155-pound weight class, landing 4.71 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent accuracy rate. His grappling output is limited, averaging 0.83 takedowns per 15 minutes and recording no submission attempts, making him a fighter who wins and loses by what happens on the feet.
Why it matters
- UFC Baku represents a rare event held in Azerbaijan, continuing the promotion's push into new international markets
- Fiziev's seventh-place lightweight ranking means a strong performance could push him closer to title contention at 155 pounds
- His high-volume striking style virtually guarantees action whenever he competes, making him one of the card's marquee attractions
