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UFC champion Alex Pereira uses the recent roster-cut controversy to renew attacks on referee Herb Dean, arguing officiating contributed to losses (including Michel Pereira’s at UFC Baku) and hinting he may seek to bar Dean from his next fight, framing it as a broader threat to the sport.
Michel Pereira has been released from the UFC roster after his loss to Shara Magomedov at UFC Baku, ending his UFC run at 10-6 across two weight classes and dropping four of his last five fights; he had a one-fight deal to face Magomedov and publicly criticized referee Herb Dean for not deducting a point after Magomedov pulled Pereira's hair twice, while Magomedov won a 29-28 unanimous decision.
No. 12 UFC Lightweight Rafael Fiziev rebounded with a second‑round KO of Manuel Torres in UFC Baku, saying Justin Gaethje’s historic win inspired him to believe in himself again and his power.
Undefeated light heavyweight Abdul-Rakhman Yakhyaev crushed Julius Walker in eight seconds at UFC Baku, recording the seventh-fastest knockout in UFC light heavyweight history and signaling a rapid rise for the rising prospect.
Unbeaten Abdul Rakhman Yakhyaev stopped Julius Walker in just eight seconds of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night in Baku, pushing his record to 10-0 and tying the second-fastest KO in UFC light heavyweight history (behind Ryan Jimmo's 7-second finish). After the win, Yakhyaev called for tougher competition as he continues to rise in the division.
Nazim Sadykhov extended his undefeated MMA streak to 12 fights with a knockout win at UFC Baku, where he also set his sights on surpassing Khabib Nurmagomedov's legendary 29-fight winning streak, aiming for a 30-fight undefeated run before retiring.
Khalil Rountree defeated Jamahal Hill at UFC Baku and is suggested to face Carlos Ulberg next; Rafael Fiziev should fight Dariush or Moicano; Curtis Blaydes is recommended to rematch Alexander Volkov; Myktybek Orolbai and Nazim Sadykhov are set to face each other, and Muhammad Naimov might fight Julian Erosa next.
At UFC Baku, fans left early during the main event between Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree Jr., which was considered underwhelming, leading to comparisons with a low-capacity UFC Apex fight, despite Rountree's victory. The event was marred by a lack of excitement, with many fights ending in decisions and a notable finish by Nazim Sadykhov.
UFC held its first event in Baku, Azerbaijan, featuring Khalil Rountree Jr. defeating Jamahal Hill in the main event, with Rafael Fiziev and other fighters securing notable wins. The event's official scorecards and results are detailed, showcasing unanimous and split decisions across the card.