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A major event - the UFC Baku tournament - will take place on June 27 at the National Gymnastics Arena, and participants are already eagerly awaiting this spectacular night.
Rafael Fiziyev and Manuel Torres will face off in the main fight of the night.
Idman.Biz reports that the tournament is generating great interest among both experts and analysts. Many consider it an important event not only for Azerbaijan, but for the entire Caucasus region. This is because the UFC has signed an agreement to hold tournaments in Baku until 2028, which indicates the organization's long-term plans.
The main figure of the event will be R.Fiziyev. This is practically a home tournament for him. Many experts call the fight with Mexican Torres one of the most important matches in Rafael's career. After a series of defeats against strong opponents, it is important for him to win in order to return to the elite of the UFC lightweight division.
Many analysts note that this is perhaps Fiziyev's most important fight in the last few years. Back in October last year, he was supposed to fight former organization champion Charles Oliveira in the main fight, but withdrew from the fight due to a knee injury. Now he needs a victory to return to the ranks of elite UFC lightweights.
"MMA Fighting" calls Torres a "dangerous rising talent" and the fight a serious test for the owner of the cage. Experts consider the Mexican one of the most dangerous outsiders in the UFC. Almost all of his recent victories have been won early in the first round. Therefore, many believe that this opponent is extremely dangerous for Fiziyev due to his aggressive style and knockout power.
At the same time, in the official UFC promotional materials, Rafael is still presented as one of the most technical striking masters of the organization. In one of the latest UFC videos, he was called "one of the best, most technical and fastest striking masters" in the division.
The second main fight in terms of importance of the card will be the confrontation between Shara Magomedov and Michel Pereira. Many experts are already calling this fight the most spectacular fight of the night. Both athletes are known for their spectacular knockouts and non-standard techniques. The "Sherdog" publication notes that in terms of зрелищности, this fight may even overshadow the main fight of the tournament.
In addition, some experts have lamented the withdrawal of former UFC title contender Marvin Vettori from the tournament due to a rib fracture. His fight with Ismail Naurdiev promised to be one of the most interesting matches. After the Italian fighter, Swedish representative Andreas Gustafsson was also forced to leave the tournament due to serious heart problems.
Returning to the main fight, the most popular prediction among experts is this: if Fiziyev can withstand Torres' initial pressure, his technique and experience should bring victory. If the fight turns into an open exchange of strikes early on, the Mexican will have a high chance of causing a sensation. "MMA Fighting" is of exactly this opinion.
Let's wait…
