UFC Baku Preview Show: Is this a do-or-die for Rafael Fiziev against Manuel Torres?

The UFC returns to Baku, Azerbaijan this Saturday for the second time, with Rafael Fiziev taking on Manuel Torres in a pivotal lightweight showdown. The bout carries significant implications for both fighters' standings at 155 pounds as they vie for position in a competitive division. Beyond the headliner, the card features a co-main event between Shara Bullet and Michel Pereira, plus an intriguing middleweight clash between Asu Almabayev and Charles Johnson and several other undercard bouts. MMA Fighting's preview coverage examines the main event matchup and debates which lightweight will emerge victorious, while also breaking down the co-main event and other notable fights on the card. The show also touches on a competitive PFL card taking place the same evening.