Rafael Fiziev is set for a significant fight in his adopted homeland as he faces rising lightweight Ignacio Bahamondes. This highly anticipated matchup has been announced as the co-main event for the first-ever UFC event in Baku, Azerbaijan, scheduled for June 21.
Headlining the historic UFC Baku event will be a light heavyweight clash featuring former champion Jamahal Hill against veteran contender Khalil Rountree Jr.
For Fiziev (12-4), born in Kazakhstan and raised in Azerbaijan, this fight is crucial as he aims to end a three-fight losing streak. Known for a prior six-fight winning streak that included impressive knockout victories over Rafael dos Anjos and Renato Moicano, he is now looking to rebound after recent losses, including two bouts against Justin Gaethje and one against Mateusz Gamrot.
Standing across the octagon will be Chile`s Ignacio Bahamondes (17-5). He comes into what is arguably the biggest fight of his career following a strong run in the UFC, where he holds a 6-2 record. Bahamondes has been particularly impressive recently, securing three consecutive bonus-winning victories over Christos Giagos, Manuel Torres, and Jalin Turner since April 2024.
