Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes Set for UFC Baku

Homecoming at #UFCBaku 🇦🇿@RafaelFiziev takes on @JaulaBahamondes in the co-main event! pic.twitter.com/GYtzB96FkA

— UFC (@ufc) April 25, 2025

A matchup of lightweight strikers has been added to UFC Baku.

Rafael Fiziev (12-4) and Ignacio Bahamondes (17-5) are set to trade leather at UFC on ABC 8 on June 21 at the Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The promotion announced the pairing on Friday.

After suffering his first career loss in his UFC debut in 2019, Fiziev went on a six-fight winning streak with victories over the likes of Bobby Green, Renato Carneiro and Rafael dos Anjos. However, “Ataman” is now on a three-fight skid, which includes two decision losses against Justin Gaethje.

Meanwhile, Bahamondes earned his UFC contract with a spectacular finish over Edson Gomez on Dana White's Contender Series in 2020. “La Jaula” has since gone 6-2 in the UFC with five finishes and is currently riding a three-fight winning streak. The Chilean has wins over the likes of Trey Ogden, Manuel Torres and most recently, Jalin Turner.