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Fiziev Returns To Winning Ways With Second-Round Knockout In Baku
Rafael Fiziev returned to winning ways in front of his home crowd in Baku — and wasted no time telling the world what he wants next.
Rafael Fiziev stuns Manuel Torres with spinning heel kick TKO at UFC Baku
Rafael Fiziev snapped a four-fight skid at UFC Baku, stopping Manuel Torres with a spinning heel kick in round two — his first knockout finish since 2022.
Boots Ennis stops Xander Zayas in seventh round thriller
Jaron Ennis scored three knockdowns before Zayas' corner waved off the fight in Brooklyn on June 27, claiming the WBO and WBA titles at 154 pounds.
Lee Selby stops Antonio Rizzo in bare knuckle debut at BKB 55
Former IBF featherweight champ Lee Selby dropped Antonio Rizzo in round two at BKB 55 in Cardiff, winning his bare knuckle debut at age 39.
PFL San Diego salaries revealed: Isbulaev earned $10K to lose
Main event loser Salamat Isbulaev took home just $10,000 at PFL San Diego, while A.J. McKee earned $100,000 with no win bonus attached to his contract.
UFC releases McGregor vs Holloway full fight marathon ahead of UFC 329
UFC has dropped a full fight marathon featuring Conor McGregor and Max Holloway with two weeks to go before their welterweight rematch at UFC 329 on July 11.
Alex Pereira calls Herb Dean 'coward' after UFC Baku fouls
Former champion Alex Pereira blasted referee Herb Dean on Instagram after Shara Bullet received warnings but no point deductions for hair-pulling and an eye poke at UFC Baku.
Conor McGregor physique two weeks from UFC 329 divides fans
A shirtless photo of Conor McGregor at Laguna Beach has fans questioning his conditioning 14 days before his UFC 329 return against Max Holloway at welterweight.
PFL San Diego results: McKee vs Isbulaev main card streaming live
A.J. McKee meets undefeated featherweight Salamat Isbulaev in Saturday's PFL San Diego headliner at Pechanga Arena, with Liz Carmouche facing Viviane Araujo in the co-main.
UFC Baku hands out four Performance bonuses
Rafael Fiziev and three others earned $100,000 Performance of the Night awards Saturday in Azerbaijan, including one finish tied for second-fastest in light heavyweight history.
Rafael Fiziev beats Manuel Torres by KO in round 2 on 27 June 2026
Rafael Fiziev defeated Manuel Torres by KO, round 2 on 27 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Joe Lauzon signs with BKFC after 27-fight UFC run
Former UFC lightweight Joe Lauzon, who earned 15 bonus checks over nearly two decades, has joined BKFC and is expected to compete at Fenway Park on Aug. 29.
Hernandez vs. Rodrigues set to headline UFC Sacramento
Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues will meet in a middleweight headliner Aug. 22 at Golden 1 Center, with Hernandez looking to rebound from his first loss in nearly three years.
Rafael Fiziev Knockout at UFC Baku Draws Wild Reactions
Rafael Fiziev stopped Manuel Torres with a wheel kick and punches in round two at UFC Baku, breaking a 1-4 skid and drawing praise from pros across the sport.
Asu Almabayev taps Charles Johnson with rare Suloev stretch at UFC Baku
Almabayev became just the fourth UFC fighter to finish with a Suloev stretch, submitting Johnson at 3:33 of Round 3 in Azerbaijan.
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev beats Julius Walker by KO in round 1 on 27 June 2026
Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev defeated Julius Walker by KO, round 1 on 27 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Abus Magomedov beats Michal Oleksiejczuk by SUB in round 1 on 27 June 2026
Abus Magomedov defeated Michal Oleksiejczuk by SUB, round 1 on 27 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Abus Magomedov chokes Michal Oleksiejczuk out, calls out Adesanya
Abus Magomedov put Michal Oleksiejczuk unconscious with a first-round guillotine at UFC Baku, then challenged Israel Adesanya to a middleweight showdown.
Nursulton Ruziboev scores violent submission at UFC Baku
Nursulton Ruziboev choked out Andrey Pulyaev in the first round at UFC Baku after a year away from the Octagon, moving to 5-1 in the promotion.
PFL CEO blames shifting focus for stunted brand growth
PFL chief John Martin says the promotion's changing priorities and the messy Bellator merger have prevented it from building a recognizable brand in its seven years.