UFC’s first fight card in Azerbaijan is starting to fill up with exciting fights.
Per a report from Russian combat sports outlet Red Fury, No. 11-ranked Lightweight Rafael Fiziev will take on No. 15-ranked Ignacio Bahamondes on the main card of UFC Baku, which is scheduled for June 21, 2025 Inside Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. This news comes just one day after the main event of Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree was announced, as well as the high-profile UFC return of Flyweight great Kyoji Horiguchi.
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It’s been a difficult couple years for Fiziev, who at one point was closing in on a Lightweight title shot. The 32-year-old Kazakh striker has lost three straight, a knee injury opposite Mateusz Gamrot and two decision defeats to the great Justin Gaethje. On the bright side, Fiziev is still highly regarded by fans as an incredibly exciting kickboxer, and he has plenty of time to right the ship.
That Featherweight move will have to wait.
Conversely, Ignacio Bahamondes, 27, is on the best win streak of his career. The Chilean talent has won three straight via finish, including a knockout of Manuel Torres and triangle choke over Jalen Turner (watch it). “La Jaula” seems to really be hitting his stride, and his reward is a fan-friendly match up that could push him into the Top 10.
Who leaves Azerbaijan in the win column?
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