Rafael Fiziev beats Manuel Torres by KO in round 2 on 27 June 2026
Rafael Fiziev knocked out Manuel Torres in the second round to headline UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres in the lightweight division. The Azerbaijani striker improved to 14-5 whilst handing the Mexican his fourth career defeat, snapping Torres' momentum in emphatic fashion. Fiziev's power punching proved the difference in a bout scheduled for five rounds.
How it ended
Fiziev found the finish in round two, putting Torres away by knockout to claim his ninth stoppage victory. The method underscored Fiziev's reputation as one of the division's most dangerous finishers. Torres, who came in with nine knockouts of his own, was unable to weather the Azerbaijani's offence once the decisive exchange arrived.
Updated records
- Rafael Fiziev — 14-5 (9 KO)
- Manuel Torres — 17-4 (9 KO)
What's next
Fiziev now stands at 14-5 and reasserts himself in the lightweight picture after a sequence of setbacks earlier in his UFC tenure. Torres drops to 17-4, his first consecutive losses still some distance away but the knockout defeat a clear sign that adjustments are required. Both men remain dangerous fixtures in a stacked division, though their respective paths forward diverge after this result.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres?
Rafael Fiziev defeated Manuel Torres by KO in round 2 at UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres.
How did Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres end?
The fight ended by KO in round 2.
What's Rafael Fiziev's record now?
Rafael Fiziev now stands at 14-5 (9 KO).
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