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Rafael Fiziev will get a homecoming of sorts when he takes on rising lightweight Ignacio Bahamondes in the co-main event of UFC Baku on June 21, the promotion announced Friday. RedFuryFT first reported the booking.
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The first UFC show in Azerbaijan will be topped by former UFC champion Jamahal Hill versus one-time light heavyweight title contender Khalil Rountree Jr.
Fiziev (12-4), who was born in Kazakhstan but grew up in Azerbaijan, will attempt to snap a three-fight losing skid. The man that at one point of his UFC career won six in a row, with knockouts against Rafael dos Anjos and Renato Moicano, is now facing a skid after losing to Justin Gaethje (twice) and Mateusz Gamrot.
Chile’s Bahamondes (17-5) enters the biggest fight of his MMA carer after boosting his octagon record to 6-2 with a trio of bonus-winning victories over Christos Giagos, Manuel Torres and Jalin Turner since April 2024.
Check the updated lineup below.
