UFC Baku FAQ
The UFC Baku FAQ: every question fans are asking about Fiziev vs Torres on June 27, 2026 — start times, venue, fighters, broadcast, tickets, odds, and the cancelled bouts. Answers cross-referenced against UFC.com and verified through ESPN MMA and Sherdog.
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When is UFC Baku?
UFC Baku takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
What time does UFC Baku start?
Prelims start at 12:00 PM ET. The main card opens at 3:00 PM ET. The main event walks out around 5:30 PM ET.
What time is UFC Baku in Baku local time?
Prelims start at 9:00 PM Baku time, main card at 12:00 AM Baku time (June 28). Main event walkouts land around 1:30 AM local.
Where is UFC Baku held?
Baku, Azerbaijan — at the Baku Crystal Hall. This is the UFC's first card in Azerbaijan.
Who is fighting in the main event?
Rafael Fiziev (13-4, Azerbaijan) vs Manuel Torres (17-3, Mexico), five rounds at lightweight (155 lbs).
How many fights are on UFC Baku?
Twelve total: a 7-fight main card and a 5-fight preliminary card.
Was any fight cancelled?
Yes. The originally booked heavyweight bout between Rizvan Kuniev and Tyrell Fortune was cancelled and removed from the card with no replacement.
Is UFC Baku a numbered pay-per-view?
No. UFC Baku is a UFC Fight Night, not a numbered PPV. It is included in the regular ESPN+ subscription in the US.
Where can I watch UFC Baku in the US?
ESPN+ carries the full card — both prelims and main card. See our full how-to-watch guide.
Where can I watch UFC Baku in the UK?
TNT Sports broadcasts UFC Baku in the United Kingdom and Ireland, with simulcast streaming on discovery+.
Where can I watch UFC Baku internationally?
DAZN holds rights in most European and Latin American markets; check your local UFC partner for exact availability.
Are tickets to UFC Baku still available?
Ticket availability is handled by the UFC and Baku Crystal Hall box office. Check ufc.com/tickets for the most current information.
Why does UFC Baku start in the US afternoon?
Because the event is held in Baku, the broadcast is timed to Baku evening primetime — which lands in the early US afternoon. It's an unusual European-style slot.
Who are the Azerbaijani fighters on the card?
Three: Rafael Fiziev (main event), Nazim Sadykhov (prelims), and UFC debutant Farman Hasanov.
Who is favored in Fiziev vs Torres?
Indicative lines have Fiziev a narrow favorite at -125, with Torres a live underdog at +105. Always verify at your sportsbook.
Who is the heaviest favorite on the card?
Nursulton Ruziboev sits at roughly -340 to defeat short-notice debutant Andrey Pulyaev. Ikram Aliskerov at -300 is the next biggest.
What is the best underdog play?
Charles Johnson at +210 against Asu Almabaev is the most theoretically live dog play; Michel Pereira at +165 is the chaos pick.
Is there a title on the line?
No. UFC Baku is a Fight Night card — no belts are contested.
Who has the most UFC experience on the card?
Marvin Vettori at 19-9-1 with title-fight experience is the most decorated UFC veteran on the slate.
When is the weigh-in?
Ceremonial weigh-ins typically take place the Friday before fight night. Official weigh-ins are held earlier the same morning. Check UFC.com for exact times.
Is UFC coming back to Azerbaijan?
Not officially confirmed, but if the gate and ratings perform, a return in 2027 is widely expected by industry observers.
Where can I read more analysis?
Start with the main event breakdown, the predictions for all 12 fights, the betting guide, the tale of the tape, and the prelims breakdown — all linked below.
Deeper reads: Fiziev vs Torres breakdown, all 12 predictions, betting guide, how to watch, full fight card, Azerbaijani fighters. External: UFC.com, ESPN.