Rafael Fiziyev, a participant in the main event of the “UFC Fight Night Baku” tournament to be held at the National Gymnastics Arena on June 27, has arrived in Baku.
elchi reports that the Azerbaijani fighter was welcomed by his fans and relatives at Heydar Aliyev International Airport.
He gave a statement to the organization’s press service regarding the upcoming fight: “It is a great feeling to return to Baku, to my native Azerbaijan. An important and responsible fight awaits me. I feel great, my motivation is high, and I am fully prepared. Currently, all my focus is on the fight, and I am looking forward to the moment I step into the octagon. A spectacular fight awaits the fans on Saturday. When an Azerbaijani and a Mexican face each other, it always turns out to be a great fight. This time will be no different.”
He emphasized that they have analyzed his opponent: “As for the talk about my opponent finishing his fights in the first round, in MMA, everything can change in an instant. One strike, one mistake can decide the fate of the entire fight. My opponent has an aggressive style, constantly moves forward, and puts his full power into his strikes. He has finished several of his recent fights in the first round. But this does not affect my preparation and approach. Everything is possible in the octagon. The road to this fight has been long. We have worked for years, and now it is time to show the fruits of all that hard work. I invite all our fans to the arena. Your support gives us extra strength. I believe that by feeling the energy of the stands, we will represent Azerbaijan worthily. Let’s create a magnificent atmosphere together on Saturday.”
It should be noted that the tournament will take place on June 27 at the National Gymnastics Arena. In the main event, Rafael Fiziyev and Manuel Torres (Mexico) will face each other in the octagon in the lightweight division.