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UFC Baku / Fiziev vs Torres
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UFC Baku Predictions

UFC Baku predictions for the entire June 27, 2026 card — Fiziev vs Torres in the headliner plus 11 supporting bouts, with method, round, confidence ratings, and the reasoning behind every play. Click any fight for the full read.

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Picks summary

FightPickMethodRoundConfidence
Fiziev vs Torres · LightweightRafael FizievDecisionR5★★★★★
Lima vs Magomedov · MiddleweightSharaputdin MagomedovDecisionR3★★★★★
Ferreira vs Aliskerov · MiddleweightIkram AliskerovTKOR2★★★★
Almabaev vs Johnson · FlyweightAsu AlmabaevDecisionR3★★★★
Yakhyaev vs Walker · Light HeavyweightAbdulrakhman YakhyaevTKOR2★★★★★
Naurdiev vs Vettori · MiddleweightMarvin VettoriDecisionR3★★★★★
Magomedov vs Oleksiejczuk · MiddleweightMichal OleksiejczukKOR1★★★★★
Ruziboev vs Pulyaev · MiddleweightNursulton RuziboevSubmissionR2★★★★
Almakhan vs Matsumoto · BantamweightJean MatsumotoDecisionR3★★★★★
Donchenko vs Gustafsson · WelterweightDaniel DonchenkoTKOR3★★★★★
Sadykhov vs Camilo · LightweightNazim SadykhovTKOR2★★★★
Hasanov vs Nolan · WelterweightFarman HasanovDecisionR3★★★★★

Full breakdowns

Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres

Lightweight · 5×5
13-4 🇦🇿 · 17-3 🇲🇽
Pick
Rafael Fiziev
Method
Decision
Round
R5
Confidence
★★★★★

Fiziev's calf-kick volume and championship-round conditioning offset Torres's early power. Expect a tactical kickboxing battle that tilts on the scorecards in the back half. Both fighters bring concrete data points worth pricing in: Fiziev sits at 4.6 significant strikes per minute on 49% accuracy, while Torres averages 5.1 on 56%. The takedown gap (0.1 vs 0.8 per 15) shapes who gets to dictate where this fight lives. Lean into the favorite's biggest edge — output for the strikers, control for the wrestlers — and the read holds.

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Michel Pereira Lima vs Sharaputdin Magomedov

Middleweight · 3×5
32-14, 2 NC 🇧🇷 · 16-1 🇷🇺
Pick
Sharaputdin Magomedov
Method
Decision
Round
R3
Confidence
★★★★★

Magomedov's distance management and counter-striking should neutralize Pereira's frenetic entries. Pereira lands flashy but eats too much in return. Both fighters bring concrete data points worth pricing in: Lima sits at 4.2 significant strikes per minute on 47% accuracy, while Magomedov averages 3.9 on 54%. The takedown gap (1.6 vs 0.5 per 15) shapes who gets to dictate where this fight lives. Lean into the favorite's biggest edge — output for the strikers, control for the wrestlers — and the read holds.

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Brunno Ferreira vs Ikram Aliskerov

Middleweight · 3×5
15-3 🇧🇷 · 17-2 🇷🇺
Pick
Ikram Aliskerov
Method
TKO
Round
R2
Confidence
★★★★

Aliskerov has the wrestling chops to drag Ferreira out of his comfort zone, and the ground-and-pound is among 185's nastiest. Brunno needs an early hammer to flip the script. Both fighters bring concrete data points worth pricing in: Ferreira sits at 5.7 significant strikes per minute on 58% accuracy, while Aliskerov averages 4.4 on 51%. The takedown gap (0.4 vs 2.3 per 15) shapes who gets to dictate where this fight lives. Lean into the favorite's biggest edge — output for the strikers, control for the wrestlers — and the read holds.

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Asu Almabaev vs Charles Johnson

Flyweight · 3×5
23-3 🇰🇿 · 19-8 🇺🇸
Pick
Asu Almabaev
Method
Decision
Round
R3
Confidence
★★★★

Almabaev is one of the densest grapplers at 125. He'll close the reach gap, chain takedowns, and bank rounds despite Johnson's volume on the feet. Both fighters bring concrete data points worth pricing in: Almabaev sits at 3.6 significant strikes per minute on 46% accuracy, while Johnson averages 4.8 on 44%. The takedown gap (4.1 vs 0.6 per 15) shapes who gets to dictate where this fight lives. Lean into the favorite's biggest edge — output for the strikers, control for the wrestlers — and the read holds.

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Abdulrakhman Yakhyaev vs Julius Walker

Light Heavyweight · 3×5
9-0 🇹🇷 · 7-2 🇺🇸
Pick
Abdulrakhman Yakhyaev
Method
TKO
Round
R2
Confidence
★★★★★

Walker's southpaw power is real, but Yakhyaev's pressure-grappling and 205 frame have looked elite. He drags it to the cage and finishes. Both fighters bring concrete data points worth pricing in: Yakhyaev sits at 4.1 significant strikes per minute on 55% accuracy, while Walker averages 5.9 on 61%. The takedown gap (1.8 vs 0 per 15) shapes who gets to dictate where this fight lives. Lean into the favorite's biggest edge — output for the strikers, control for the wrestlers — and the read holds.

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Ismail Naurdiev vs Marvin Vettori

Middleweight · 3×5
25-8 🇲🇦 · 19-9-1 🇮🇹
Pick
Marvin Vettori
Method
Decision
Round
R3
Confidence
★★★★★

Vettori's volume and southpaw pressure plus a steady takedown threat make Naurdiev's counter-game a tough fit. The Italian banks rounds. Both fighters bring concrete data points worth pricing in: Naurdiev sits at 4.4 significant strikes per minute on 50% accuracy, while Vettori averages 4.9 on 47%. The takedown gap (0.7 vs 1.9 per 15) shapes who gets to dictate where this fight lives. Lean into the favorite's biggest edge — output for the strikers, control for the wrestlers — and the read holds.

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Abus Magomedov vs Michal Oleksiejczuk

Middleweight · 3×5
28-7-1 🇩🇪 · 22-9, 1 NC 🇵🇱
Pick
Michal Oleksiejczuk
Method
KO
Round
R1
Confidence
★★★★★

Both swing hard early — Oleksiejczuk's southpaw left hand has more starch and lands first more often. Don't blink. Both fighters bring concrete data points worth pricing in: Magomedov sits at 4.6 significant strikes per minute on 53% accuracy, while Oleksiejczuk averages 5.4 on 51%. The takedown gap (0.6 vs 0.4 per 15) shapes who gets to dictate where this fight lives. Lean into the favorite's biggest edge — output for the strikers, control for the wrestlers — and the read holds.

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Nursulton Ruziboev vs Andrey Pulyaev

Middleweight · 3×5
36-9-2, 2 NC 🇺🇿 · 10-4 🇷🇺
Pick
Nursulton Ruziboev
Method
Submission
Round
R2
Confidence
★★★★

Ruziboev's length and submission instincts at 185 are a problem for an undersized debutant. Look for a back-take and choke. Both fighters bring concrete data points worth pricing in: Ruziboev sits at 4 significant strikes per minute on 49% accuracy, while Pulyaev averages 3.8 on 48%. The takedown gap (1.1 vs 2.4 per 15) shapes who gets to dictate where this fight lives. Lean into the favorite's biggest edge — output for the strikers, control for the wrestlers — and the read holds.

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Bekzat Almakhan vs Jean Matsumoto

Bantamweight · 3×5
12-3 🇰🇿 · 17-2 🇧🇷
Pick
Jean Matsumoto
Method
Decision
Round
R3
Confidence
★★★★★

Matsumoto's wrestling depth and pace edge a sharp but raw Almakhan. Razor-thin scorecards in a sneaky-good 135 scrap. Both fighters bring concrete data points worth pricing in: Almakhan sits at 4.2 significant strikes per minute on 47% accuracy, while Matsumoto averages 3.7 on 50%. The takedown gap (2 vs 3.1 per 15) shapes who gets to dictate where this fight lives. Lean into the favorite's biggest edge — output for the strikers, control for the wrestlers — and the read holds.

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Daniel Donchenko vs Andreas Gustafsson

Welterweight · 3×5
13-2 🇺🇦 · 12-3 🇸🇪
Pick
Daniel Donchenko
Method
TKO
Round
R3
Confidence
★★★★★

Donchenko's pressure breaks the Swede late. Look for a body-shot finish in round three. Both fighters bring concrete data points worth pricing in: Donchenko sits at 4.6 significant strikes per minute on 52% accuracy, while Gustafsson averages 4 on 49%. The takedown gap (1.2 vs 1.6 per 15) shapes who gets to dictate where this fight lives. Lean into the favorite's biggest edge — output for the strikers, control for the wrestlers — and the read holds.

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Nazim Sadykhov vs Matheus Camilo

Lightweight · 3×5
11-2-1 🇦🇿 · 10-3 🇧🇷
Pick
Nazim Sadykhov
Method
TKO
Round
R2
Confidence
★★★★

Sadykhov rides the home crowd to a southpaw left-hand finish. The Baku noise will be deafening. Both fighters bring concrete data points worth pricing in: Sadykhov sits at 5.3 significant strikes per minute on 49% accuracy, while Camilo averages 4.7 on 50%. The takedown gap (1 vs 1.4 per 15) shapes who gets to dictate where this fight lives. Lean into the favorite's biggest edge — output for the strikers, control for the wrestlers — and the read holds.

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Farman Hasanov vs Eric Nolan

Welterweight · 3×5
4-0 🇦🇿 · 8-4 🇺🇸
Pick
Farman Hasanov
Method
Decision
Round
R3
Confidence
★★★★★

Hasanov's UFC debut in his backyard goes the distance — a tight, confident showcase in front of a hometown roar. Both fighters bring concrete data points worth pricing in: Hasanov sits at 4 significant strikes per minute on 51% accuracy, while Nolan averages 4.3 on 47%. The takedown gap (1.5 vs 0.7 per 15) shapes who gets to dictate where this fight lives. Lean into the favorite's biggest edge — output for the strikers, control for the wrestlers — and the read holds.

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Suggested parlay

If you only build one ticket: Aliskerov inside the distance + Almabaev moneyline + Sadykhov moneyline. Three confidence-4 plays, pays roughly +320 combined at indicative lines. Risk 1 unit. Verify everything at your book.

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Cross-references: Fiziev vs Torres breakdown, UFC Baku odds, fighter stats, prelims breakdown. External sources: UFC.com, Sherdog.