UFC Baku: Date, start time, full card and how to watch Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres

Jun 22, 2026 - 14:30

The UFC heads to Baku for just the second time this weekend for a well-shaped Fight Night card.

A total of 14 flags will be displayed on the night, with Brazil and Azerbaijan the most-represented countries from combatants on the UFC’s latest show.

Rafael Fiziev of Kazakstan reacts after his lightweight fight against Ignacio Bahamondes of Chile during the UFC Fight Night event at Baku Crystal Hall on June 21, 2025 in Baku, Azerbaijan — Fiziev is one of the UFC’s most exciting fighters – but he’s only tasted victory once in the last three years

Manuel Torres of Mexico reacts to his knockout of Grant Dawson in a lightweight fight during the UFC 323 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada — Torres has ended 16 of his 17 professional wins in the first round

In the main event, Azerbaijan’s own top-ranked UFC lightweight Rafael Fiziev faces Manuel Torres to decide who will climb the ladder towards getting a shot at championship gold.

Fiziev lost four of his last five UFC bouts, but has faced a who’s who of the promotion’s best 155lb stars, including current UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje twice.

He takes on Mexican Torres, who has won five of his six fights in Dana White‘s promotion since his May 2022 debut, with all of his victories coming by stoppage in the first round.

Torres’ sole UFC defeat came at UFC 306 against Ignacio Bahamondes, whom Fiziev outpointed in his last victory to date, setting up an intriguing headliner to conclude a global gathering in Baku.

UFC Baku: Date and start time

UFC Baku takes place on Saturday, June 27, at the National Gymnastics Arena on the east coast of Azerbaijan.

The preliminary action is scheduled to begin at 2pm GMT (9am ET, 6am PT) before the six-fight main card kicks off at 5pm GMT (12pm ET, 9am PT).

Fiziev’s main event clash against Torres is expected to take place around 7.30pm GMT (2.30pm ET, 11.30am PT).

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Manuel Torres of Mexico punches Grant Dawson in a lightweight fight during the UFC 323 event at T-Mobile Arena on December 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada — Torres knocked out Grant Dawson at UFC 323 last time out in December

UFC Baku: Where to watch

Coverage of the prelims can be streamed live via UFC Fight Pass for fans in the UK and Ireland, with the main card set to air on TNT Sports and HBO Max.

For those in America, Australia and Latin America (including Brazil), UFC Baku will be broadcast in full on Paramount+.

talkSPORT.com will also be across the biggest stories and updates from fight week right through to the conclusion of Fiziev vs Torres.