Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres Prediction & Betting Tips - UFC Fight Night
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in UFC Predictions
An explosive lightweight headliner lands in Baku on June 27 when home favorite Rafael Fiziev meets the red-hot Manuel Torres at UFC Fight Night. With Torres riding back-to-back first-round knockouts and Fiziev having lost three of his last four, our prediction backs the visitor to spoil the party.
Ataman is no stranger to adversity. The Muay Thai ace has dropped four of his last five, including two decision losses to Justin Gaethje and a brutal second-round TKO loss to Mauricio Ruffy this past February. His lone bright spot in that stretch was a sharp decision win over Ignacio Bahamondes, fittingly delivered right here in Baku last year.
Torres, meanwhile, has been nothing short of terrifying. El Loco blitzed Drew Dober inside two minutes in March 2025, then separated ranked contender Grant Dawson from his senses with a left hook in December. Both wins came by first-round TKO, and both earned Performance of the Night bonuses.
Fiziev's elite kickboxing keeps him dangerous for anyone, but his recent defensive lapses against heavy hitters are exactly the kind of opening Torres has made a career out of exploiting. Facing a hostile crowd is a tall order, but a fighter this dangerous doesn't need much of a window.
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Rafael Fiziev - Manuel Torres Key Points
- Manuel Torres has won his last two fights by first-round TKO, stopping Drew Dober in March 2025 and ranked contender Grant Dawson in December 2025.
- Rafael Fiziev has lost three of his last four fights, with the most recent a second-round TKO loss to Mauricio Ruffy in February.
- Fiziev's only win in that stretch came against Ignacio Bahamondes in Baku last year.
- Both of Torres's wins over Dober and Dawson earned him Performance of the Night bonuses.
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Our Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres Prediction
While the Baku crowd will roar for their adopted son, the form clearly favours the visitor. Fiziev's elite striking hasn't disappeared, but his recent losses have all come against heavy-handed finishers, and Torres is exactly that.
El Loco has stopped his last two opponents inside the opening round and brings the kind of chaotic power that has given Fiziev trouble before. Expect Torres to find his shot early and add another statement finish. Hence, our Rafael Fiziev vs Manuel Torres prediction is that Manuel Torres wins.
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