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
Fight
Pick
Method
Round
Confidence
Fiziev vs Torres · Lightweight
Rafael Fiziev
Decision
R5
★★★★★
Lima vs Magomedov · Middleweight
Sharaputdin Magomedov
Decision
R3
★★★★★
Ferreira vs Aliskerov · Middleweight
Ikram Aliskerov
TKO
R2
★★★★★
Almabaev vs Johnson · Flyweight
Asu Almabaev
Decision
R3
★★★★★
Yakhyaev vs Walker · Light Heavyweight
Abdulrakhman Yakhyaev
TKO
R2
★★★★★
Naurdiev vs Vettori · Middleweight
Marvin Vettori
Decision
R3
★★★★★
Magomedov vs Oleksiejczuk · Middleweight
Michal Oleksiejczuk
KO
R1
★★★★★
Ruziboev vs Pulyaev · Middleweight
Nursulton Ruziboev
Submission
R2
★★★★★
Almakhan vs Matsumoto · Bantamweight
Jean Matsumoto
Decision
R3
★★★★★
Donchenko vs Gustafsson · Welterweight
Daniel Donchenko
TKO
R3
★★★★★
Sadykhov vs Camilo · Lightweight
Nazim Sadykhov
TKO
R2
★★★★★
Hasanov vs Nolan · Welterweight
Farman Hasanov
Decision
R3
★★★★★
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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