On To the Next One: Matches to make after UFC Baku

Following UFC Baku, MMA Fighting's Mike Heck and Alexander K. Lee examine the next steps for several fighters coming out of the card. Rafael Fiziev made a statement with a highlight-reel knockout of Manuel Torres in the main event, reigniting discussions about his title prospects—though some wonder whether a fan-favorite "BMF" title shot might suit him better at this stage of his career. The hosts also tackle what to do with Shara "Bullet" Magomedov, a perplexing case of a fighter who continues to rack up wins but consistently fails to excite audiences. Beyond the headliners, the episode explores potential matchups for main card spoiler Matheus Camilo, submission specialist Asu Almabayev (who dominated Charles Johnson), and intriguing middleweights Ikram Aliskerov and Abus Magomedov. The discussion wraps with listener suggestions for future bouts following the UFC's return to Azerbaijan. The latest episode of On To the Next One is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and other major podcast platforms.