top
UFC Tournament Kicks Off in Baku: First Match Winner Determined - UPDATED Report.az
21 June 2025, 20:48
- +

UFC Tournament Kicks Off in Baku: First Match Winner Determined - UPDATED

The first match has been held at the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) tournament organized in Baku.

According to "Report", Hamdi Abdel Vahab (Egypt) faced Muhammad Usman (Nigeria) in the first match of "UFC Fight Night".

In the heavyweight duel that lasted three rounds, the representative of Nigeria defeated his opponent.

It should be noted that the main fights will start at 23:00. Representatives of the USA, Jamal Hill and Halil Rountri, will face each other in the main duel of "UFC Fight Night".

Azerbaijani athletes Tofig Musayev will face Myktybek Orolbai from Kyrgyzstan, Rafael Fiziyev will face Ignacio Bahamondes from Chile, and Nazim Sadykhov will face Brazilian Nikolas Motta.

20:23

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) tournament has started in Baku.

According to "Report", the competition held at the Baku Crystal Hall will initially feature 6 matches.

Currently, the heavyweight match between Hamdi Abdel Vahab (Egypt) and Muhammad Usman (Nigeria) has started. The main fights will start at 23:00. Representatives of the USA, Jamal Hill and Halil Rountri, will face each other in the main duel of "UFC Fight Night".

Azerbaijani athletes Tofig Musayev will face Myktybek Orolbai from Kyrgyzstan, Rafael Fiziyev will face Ignacio Bahamondes from Chile, and Nazim Sadykhov will face Brazilian Nikolas Motta.

"UFC Fight Night" Matches

Preliminary Fights

Heavyweight: Hamdi Abdel Vahab (Egypt) - Muhammad Usman (Nigeria)

Featherweight: Irina Alekseeva (Russia) - Claudia Sigula (Poland)

Welterweight: Sok Hyun Ko (South Korea) - Oban Elliott (Wales)

Featherweight: Melissa Mullins (England) - Darya Zheleznyakova (Russia)

Middleweight: Ismail Naurdiev (Morocco) - Park Jun-yong (South Korea)

Super Lightweight: Tagir Ulanbekov (Russia) - Maksum Azat (Kazakhstan)

Main Fights

Featherweight: Muhammad Naimov (Tajikistan) - Bogdan Grad (Austria)

Lightweight: Nazim Sadykhov (Azerbaijan) - Nikolas Motta (Brazil)

Heavyweight: Curtis Blades (USA) - Rizvan Kuniev (Russia)

Lightweight: Tofig Musayev (Azerbaijan) - Myktybek Orolbai (Kyrgyzstan)

Lightweight: Rafael Fiziyev (Azerbaijan) - Ignacio Bahamondes (Chile)

Light Heavyweight: Jamal Hill (USA) - Khalil Rountree (USA)

Qarabağ FK

Latest news

Judo
Yesterday, 23:54

Seminar on sports injuries and rehabilitation held at Azerbaijan Judo Federation for judo coaches

Others
Yesterday, 23:36

"Toronto Maple Leafs" are the most valuable NHL team for the third consecutive year, according to "Forbes"

Boxing
Yesterday, 23:24

U-17 European Championships: 4 Azerbaijani boxers reach the final

Football
Yesterday, 23:21

2025 "The Best FIFA Football Awards" nominees announced

Football
Yesterday, 23:07

Vanolini's Fate at Fiorentina Depends on Matches Against Lausanne and Udinese

Football
Yesterday, 22:25

"Imishli" - "Karvan-Yevlakh" Match Video Review (1:1)

Boxing
Yesterday, 22:22

Bryce Mitchell harshly criticizes Ilia Topuria over domestic violence allegations

Wrestling
Yesterday, 22:07

Wrestling stars promoted wrestling by meeting with schoolchildren in Khankendi

Football
Yesterday, 21:56

Burak Yılmaz Resigned from "Gaziantep"

Judo
Yesterday, 21:35

Judo seminar organized for coaches at Azerbaijan Judo Federation

Boxing
Yesterday, 21:20

Four Azerbaijani Boxers Reach the Final of the European Championship

Football
Yesterday, 21:05

Michael Bradley becomes head coach of New York Red Bulls

Football
Yesterday, 20:57

João Cancelo Argues with Passenger on Plane - Video

Football
Yesterday, 20:33

Sergio Reguilón Moved to Inter Miami

Football
Yesterday, 20:19

"Milan" extends contract with Alexis Saelemaekers until 2031

Basketball
Yesterday, 20:02

The secret of "Ordu"'s success: Discipline, team spirit and proper training process

Football
Yesterday, 19:46

Luis Enrique explains why he doesn't criticize refereeing

Olympics
Yesterday, 19:45

Zlatan Ibrahimović Shares Photo with 2026 Olympic Torch

Tennis
Yesterday, 19:29

Aryna Sabalenka named WTA Player of the Month for June for the second consecutive time

Formula 1
Yesterday, 19:28

"Formula 1" team to race under the name "Audi Revolut"

Football
Yesterday, 18:59

Manuel Neuer Injured

Football
Yesterday, 18:13

Bahodir Nasimov: "In 2027, the pulse of world football will beat in Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan"

Football
Yesterday, 18:00

Alexis Saelemaekers Extends Contract with "Milan"

Football
Yesterday, 17:50

"Neftchi" - "Sumgayit": Lineups and pre-match

Related news