June 23, 2025
Rafael Fiziev returned to the win column by defeating Ignacio Bahamondes via unanimous decision in the co-main event of UFC Azerbaijan on Saturday. Prior to this bout, Fiziev was in a tough spot as he had lost his three previous fights. Fiziev had a great performance where he didn't just use his striking, but his wrestling as well. In 15 minutes of action, Fiziev landed four takedowns and 62 significant strikes. After winning the fight, Fiziev expressed his desire to fight Dan Hooker.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
June 23, 2025
On Saturday, Ignacio Bahamondes suffered a unanimous decision loss to Rafael Fiziev in the co-main event of UFC Azerbaijan. Bahamondes found some success in the striking department, but Fiziev was able to mix up his striking and wrestling to win the fight. In 15 minutes of action, Bahamondes landed 50 significant strikes. Prior to this bout, Bahamondes was on a three-fight winning streak. With the loss, Bahamondes fell to 17-6 as a pro and 6-3 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
June 23, 2025
Curtis Blaydes got back in the win column by defeating UFC newcomer Rizvan Kuniev via split decision on the main card of UFC Azerbaijan on Saturday. In the first and the third round, Blaydes used his wrestling and clinch game to get the better of Kuniev, and Kuniev's striking won him the second round. The controversial outcome of this fight is likely to be discussed for some time. In 15 minutes of action, Blaydes landed two takedowns and 56 significant strikes. After the fight, Blaydes displayed interest in fighting former interim heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
June 23, 2025
Rizvan Kuniev suffered a split decision loss to Curtis Blaydes on the main card of UFC Azerbaijan on Saturday. It wasn't the most exciting fight, but it was a competitive one. Blaydes got the better of Kuniev in the first round, but Kuniev came back and took the second round. It was an extremely close fight, but in the end, Blaydes's wrestling got him the win. In 15 minutes of action, Kuniev landed 45 significant strikes. With the loss, Kuniev is now 13-3-1.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
June 23, 2025
Tofiq Musayev suffered a first-round submission loss to Myktybek Orolbai on the main card of UFC Azerbaijan on Saturday. Musayev made his UFC debut, but he couldn't do much as he got taken down three times during the fight and was controlled. Just before the first round came to a close, Orolbai snatched up Musayev's arm and finished him via kimura submission. In 4:35 of action, Musayev landed two significant strikes. With the loss, Musayev dropped to 22-6 as a pro.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
June 23, 2025
Myktybek Orolbai got back in the win column by defeating Tofiq Musayev via first-round submission on the main card of UFC Azerbaijan on Saturday. Orolbai's game plan was to wrestle, and that was evident from the beginning of the fight. Just before the first round came to a close, Orolbai landed a kimura from half guard, forcing the tap. In 4:35 of action, Orolbai landed three takedowns and two significant strikes. With the win, Orolbai improved to 14-2-1 as a pro and is 3-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
June 23, 2025
Nikolas Motta suffered a second-round TKO loss to Nazim Sadykhov on the main card of UFC Azerbaijan on Saturday. After seven straight bouts ended in decisions to start the card, this was an exciting, bloody, back-and-forth fight. The finish almost came in the first round after Motta hurt Sadykhov alongside the fence, but Sadykhov managed to survive. The fight ended after Sadykhov landed a brutal hook that dropped Motta, allowing for a barrage of punches to seal the deal. In 9:17 of action, Motta landed 66 significant strikes. Motta has been knocked out in all three of his UFC defeats.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
June 23, 2025
Nazim Sadykhov picked up a second-round TKO win over Nikolas Motta on the main card of UFC Azerbaijan on Saturday. It was a back-and-forth encounter, one that almost ended in the first round after Motta hurt Sadykhov while Sadykhov was trying to defend himself alongside the fence. The fight ended in the second round after Sadykhov dropped Motta for the TKO finish. In 9:17 of action, Sadykhov landed 93 significant strikes. Sadykhov has earned 10 of his 11 career victories by stoppage and that includes all four of his UFC win.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
June 23, 2025
Bogdan Grad suffered a unanimous decision loss to Muhammad Naimov on the UFC Azerbaijan main card opener on Saturday. Naimov was clearly better in the first round as he managed to hurt Grad. Grad came back fully recovered and won the second round. However, in the third round, Naimov was able to control Grad on the mat, so he emerged with a unanimous decision victory (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). In 15 minutes of action, Grad landed three takedowns and 31 significant strikes. Grad is now 1-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
June 23, 2025
Muhammad Naimov won his second fight in a row by defeating Bogdan Grad via unanimous decision on the UFC Azerbaijan main card opener on Saturday. Naimov hurt Grad in the first round with a spinning hook kick, but Grad managed to recover and win the second round. The third round went to Naimov, who managed to control Grad on the mat. In 15 minutes of action, Naimov landed a takedown and 18 significant strikes. With the victory, Naimov improved to 13-3 as a pro and is 5-1 in the UFC.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
June 20, 2025
Former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill is scheduled to face off against Khalil Rountree Jr. in the main event of UFC Azerbaijan. After losing to then-champion Alex Pereira, Hill lost his last bout against former light heavyweight champion Jiri Prochazka and is aiming to bounce back and reclaim the belt. Hill's last win was against Glover Teixeira in 2023, where he won the light heavyweight title. DraftKings sees Hill as the underdog with a salary of $7,800.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
June 20, 2025
Khalil Rountree Jr. will look to return to the win column when he takes on former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill in the main event of UFC Azerbaijan on Saturday. Rountree Jr. was last seen in action in October at UFC 307, where he lost to then-champion Alex Pereira. After displaying solid striking and incredible toughness, it's safe to say that Rountree's stock rose even in defeat. Prior to his loss to Pereira, Rountree Jr. was on a five-fight winning streak. DraftKings sees Rountree Jr. as the favorite with a salary of $8,400.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
June 20, 2025
Ignacio Bahamondes will look to extend his win streak when he takes on Rafael Fiziev in the co-main event of UFC Azerbaijan on Saturday. Bahamondes faces the biggest opportunity of his UFC career, with a chance to jump into the top 15 by beating a big-name striker like Fiziev. Bahamondes has looked spectacular, winning his last three fights and going 6-1 in his last seven bout. In his last bout in March at UFC 313, Bahamondes extended his win streak to three by defeating Jalin Turner via first-round submission. DraftKings sees Bahamondes as a slight favorite with a salary of $8,200.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
June 20, 2025
Rafael Fiziev will look to get back in the win column when he takes on Ignacio Bahamondes in the co-main event of UFC Azerbaijan on Saturday. It'll be a homecoming for Fiziev, who grew up in Azerbaijan. Fiziev is currently in a very bad spot, having lost three fights in a row. He was last seen in action in March, where he lost the rematch to Justin Gaethje via unanimous decision. The last time Fiziev won a fight was back in 2022 at UFC Vegas 58, where he finished former lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos via fifth-round knockout. DraftKings sees Fiziev as a slight underdog with a salary of $8,000.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
June 20, 2025
Rizvan Kuniev is scheduled to make his UFC debut against Curtis Blaydes on the main card of UFC Azerbaijan on Saturday. This booking is a bit strange as not many newcomers get a top contender right away for their first UFC bout. Kuniev earned his UFC contract with a dominant win on Dana White's Contender Series by defeating Hugo Cunha via first-round TKO. He is currently riding a 10-fight unbeaten streak. DraftKings sees Kuniev as a big underdog with a salary of $7,100.
--Alen KurbasicSource: UFC
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