UFC Baku takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is the first UFC event ever staged in Azerbaijan and runs as a UFC Fight Night card with 12 total bouts.

What is the official name of UFC Baku?

The official UFC name for the event is UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres. The promotion's marketing materials use both 'UFC Baku' and the full event name interchangeably, but the official broadcast graphic shows Fiziev vs Torres.

Where is UFC Baku held?

UFC Baku is held at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The 25,000-seat arena, built for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, sits on the Caspian Sea waterfront. The UFC will reconfigure capacity to approximately 12,000 for fight night.

What time does UFC Baku start in the US?

Prelims start at 12:00 PM ET. Main card at 3:00 PM ET. Fiziev vs Torres main event walks expected around 5:30 PM ET.

What time does UFC Baku start in the UK?

Prelims start at 5:00 PM BST. Main card at 8:00 PM BST. Main event walks approximately 10:30 PM BST on TNT Sports.

What time does UFC Baku start in Australia?

Prelims start at 2:00 AM AEST Sunday, June 28. Main card at 5:00 AM AEST. Main event walks approximately 7:30 AM AEST.

What time does UFC Baku start in Baku local time?

Prelims start at 8:00 PM Baku local time. Main card opens at 11:00 PM. Main event walks at approximately 1:30 AM Sunday morning.

How can I watch UFC Baku in the US?

Live on ESPN+ — included in standard ESPN+ subscription. Not a pay-per-view.

How can I watch UFC Baku in the UK?

Live on TNT Sports via Discovery+ subscription, Sky, Virgin Media, or BT TV.

Is UFC Baku a pay-per-view?

No. UFC Baku is a UFC Fight Night, not a numbered PPV. No additional charge above ESPN+ subscription in the United States.

How much does ESPN+ cost?

$11.99 per month or $119.99 per year in the United States as of 2026.

Are UFC Baku tickets still available?

Ticket availability changes by week. Check the official Baku Crystal Hall box office or authorized resellers. Most main card seats sold within 48 hours of going on sale.

Who fights in the UFC Baku main event?

Rafael Fiziev (13-4, Azerbaijan) vs Manuel Torres (17-3, Mexico) at lightweight, five rounds.

How many fights are on UFC Baku?

Twelve total bouts: seven on the main card and five preliminary fights.

What fight was cancelled from UFC Baku?

Rizvan Kuniev vs Tyrell Fortune at heavyweight was cancelled before fight week and not replaced.

Who are the Azerbaijani fighters on UFC Baku?

Rafael Fiziev, Nazim Sadykhov, and Farman Hasanov. Fiziev headlines, Sadykhov competes in a featured prelim, and Hasanov makes his UFC debut in the opening bout.

What is Rafael Fiziev's record?

13 wins, 4 losses. Notable wins over Rafael dos Anjos, Brad Riddell, and Bobby Green. Losses to Justin Gaethje and Mateusz Gamrot.

What is Manuel Torres's record?

17 wins, 3 losses. Inside-the-distance finishing rate of 88 percent. UFC record of 4-1 with four first-round finishes.

Who do you pick to win Fiziev vs Torres?

Rafael Fiziev by decision, confidence 3 out of 5. Full breakdown on the main event page.

What are the Fiziev vs Torres odds?

Indicative -145 / +125 in favor of Fiziev across major US sportsbooks.

What is the biggest favorite on UFC Baku?

Nursulton Ruziboev at -300 over Andrey Pulyaev. Asu Almabaev at -280 is the largest main card favorite.

What is the best underdog value on UFC Baku?

Michel Oleksiejczuk at +135 over Abus Magomedov on the main card. Jean Matsumoto at +150 on the prelims.

Has the UFC held an event in Azerbaijan before?

No. UFC Baku is the first UFC event in Azerbaijan in the promotion's history.

Why does UFC Baku start in the afternoon US time?

Baku is eight hours ahead of New York. A 3:00 PM ET main card delivers a prime-time evening main event in Baku local time.

Is the UFC Baku card on ESPN main network?

No. ESPN+ streaming only in the US. The card does not air on linear ESPN.

Will Fiziev vs Torres be five rounds?

Yes. The main event is five rounds. All other UFC Baku fights are scheduled for three rounds.

Where is the closest airport to Baku Crystal Hall?

Heydar Aliyev International Airport, approximately 25 minutes by car from the venue.

What is the dress code for UFC Baku?

Standard event casual. No specific dress code at Baku Crystal Hall.

Will there be a UFC Baku replay?

Yes. Full replay available on ESPN+ on demand within hours of the live broadcast ending. UFC Fight Pass also carries selected replay content.

Are there any UFC ranked fighters at UFC Baku?

Rafael Fiziev sits in the lightweight top 15. Marvin Vettori is a former middleweight title challenger. No other fighters on the card hold an active divisional ranking as of fight week.

What MMA promotion will host the after-party?

No official UFC-affiliated after-party has been announced. Multiple Baku venues typically host post-event fan gatherings.

UFC Baku FAQ: Every Question Answered About Fiziev vs Torres

UFC Baku FAQ — 30+ questions and answers covering the date, start times across every major time zone, venue, tickets, broadcast options, fighter records, predictions, odds, and historical context for UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres on June 27, 2026 at Baku Crystal Hall. Cross-references to the dedicated pages on this site appear where deeper coverage exists. Live scorecards for UFC June 27 are tracked off-site through fight night.

Event details

For deeper coverage of the event itself, see the UFC Baku overview and the full fight card.

How to watch

Dedicated how to watch UFC Baku page covers every broadcaster, every time zone, and replay options.

Fights and fighters

For per-fight breakdowns see the predictions page, for tale-of-the-tape data see fighter stats, and for the main event analysis see Fiziev vs Torres breakdown.

Betting and predictions

Full odds, props, and parlay recommendations on the UFC Baku odds and betting guide.

Logistics and history

The Azerbaijani fighters and venue history page covers Baku Crystal Hall, the Land of Fire's MMA tradition, and what this card means for the region.

Full UFC Baku FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When is UFC Baku?: UFC Baku takes place on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is the first UFC event ever staged in Azerbaijan and runs as a UFC Fight Night card with 12 total bouts.
What is the official name of UFC Baku?: The official UFC name for the event is UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs Torres. The promotion's marketing materials use both 'UFC Baku' and the full event name interchangeably, but the official broadcast graphic shows Fiziev vs Torres.
Where is UFC Baku held?: UFC Baku is held at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The 25,000-seat arena, built for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, sits on the Caspian Sea waterfront. The UFC will reconfigure capacity to approximately 12,000 for fight night.
What time does UFC Baku start in the US?: Prelims start at 12:00 PM ET. Main card at 3:00 PM ET. Fiziev vs Torres main event walks expected around 5:30 PM ET.
What time does UFC Baku start in the UK?: Prelims start at 5:00 PM BST. Main card at 8:00 PM BST. Main event walks approximately 10:30 PM BST on TNT Sports.
What time does UFC Baku start in Australia?: Prelims start at 2:00 AM AEST Sunday, June 28. Main card at 5:00 AM AEST. Main event walks approximately 7:30 AM AEST.
What time does UFC Baku start in Baku local time?: Prelims start at 8:00 PM Baku local time. Main card opens at 11:00 PM. Main event walks at approximately 1:30 AM Sunday morning.
How can I watch UFC Baku in the US?: Live on ESPN+ — included in standard ESPN+ subscription. Not a pay-per-view.
How can I watch UFC Baku in the UK?: Live on TNT Sports via Discovery+ subscription, Sky, Virgin Media, or BT TV.
Is UFC Baku a pay-per-view?: No. UFC Baku is a UFC Fight Night, not a numbered PPV. No additional charge above ESPN+ subscription in the United States.
How much does ESPN+ cost?: $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year in the United States as of 2026.
Are UFC Baku tickets still available?: Ticket availability changes by week. Check the official Baku Crystal Hall box office or authorized resellers. Most main card seats sold within 48 hours of going on sale.
Who fights in the UFC Baku main event?: Rafael Fiziev (13-4, Azerbaijan) vs Manuel Torres (17-3, Mexico) at lightweight, five rounds.
How many fights are on UFC Baku?: Twelve total bouts: seven on the main card and five preliminary fights.
What fight was cancelled from UFC Baku?: Rizvan Kuniev vs Tyrell Fortune at heavyweight was cancelled before fight week and not replaced.
Who are the Azerbaijani fighters on UFC Baku?: Rafael Fiziev, Nazim Sadykhov, and Farman Hasanov. Fiziev headlines, Sadykhov competes in a featured prelim, and Hasanov makes his UFC debut in the opening bout.
What is Rafael Fiziev's record?: 13 wins, 4 losses. Notable wins over Rafael dos Anjos, Brad Riddell, and Bobby Green. Losses to Justin Gaethje and Mateusz Gamrot.
What is Manuel Torres's record?: 17 wins, 3 losses. Inside-the-distance finishing rate of 88 percent. UFC record of 4-1 with four first-round finishes.
Who do you pick to win Fiziev vs Torres?: Rafael Fiziev by decision, confidence 3 out of 5. Full breakdown on the main event page.
What are the Fiziev vs Torres odds?: Indicative -145 / +125 in favor of Fiziev across major US sportsbooks.
What is the biggest favorite on UFC Baku?: Nursulton Ruziboev at -300 over Andrey Pulyaev. Asu Almabaev at -280 is the largest main card favorite.
What is the best underdog value on UFC Baku?: Michel Oleksiejczuk at +135 over Abus Magomedov on the main card. Jean Matsumoto at +150 on the prelims.
Has the UFC held an event in Azerbaijan before?: No. UFC Baku is the first UFC event in Azerbaijan in the promotion's history.
Why does UFC Baku start in the afternoon US time?: Baku is eight hours ahead of New York. A 3:00 PM ET main card delivers a prime-time evening main event in Baku local time.
Is the UFC Baku card on ESPN main network?: No. ESPN+ streaming only in the US. The card does not air on linear ESPN.
Will Fiziev vs Torres be five rounds?: Yes. The main event is five rounds. All other UFC Baku fights are scheduled for three rounds.
What weight class is the UFC Baku main event?: Lightweight, 155 pounds.
Where is the closest airport to Baku Crystal Hall?: Heydar Aliyev International Airport, approximately 25 minutes by car from the venue.
What is the dress code for UFC Baku?: Standard event casual. No specific dress code at Baku Crystal Hall.
Will there be a UFC Baku replay?: Yes. Full replay available on ESPN+ on demand within hours of the live broadcast ending. UFC Fight Pass also carries selected replay content.
Are there any UFC ranked fighters at UFC Baku?: Rafael Fiziev sits in the lightweight top 15. Marvin Vettori is a former middleweight title challenger. No other fighters on the card hold an active divisional ranking as of fight week.
What MMA promotion will host the after-party?: No official UFC-affiliated after-party has been announced. Multiple Baku venues typically host post-event fan gatherings.

Key takeaways

UFC Baku is on June 27, 2026 at Baku Crystal Hall — first UFC card in Azerbaijan.
ESPN+ streams in the US; TNT Sports broadcasts in the UK; not a PPV.
Prelims 12:00 PM ET, main card 3:00 PM ET, main event ~5:30 PM ET.
Twelve total fights after the Kuniev vs Fortune cancellation.
Three Azerbaijani fighters: Fiziev (main event), Sadykhov, Hasanov.