Get to know the preview, start time for the main and preliminary card of UFC Baku along with the TV streaming options!
Tonight marks a special occasion as the promotion makes its firstever trip to Azerbaijan for UFC Baku. The Octagon lands at Baku Crystal Hall, bringing some serious fireworks to a new corner of the world. This isn’t just another Fight Night card, it’s history in the making for Azerbaijani MMA fans who have been waiting years to see elite fighters throw down in their backyard.
The UFC has been expanding globally like crazy over the past few years, and Baku represents another milestone in that journey. Azerbaijan might not be the first place fans think of for mixed martial arts, but the country has produced some serious talent over the years. Tonight’s card features a mix of local heroes and international stars, creating the perfect storm for an unforgettable evening!
The main card kicks off with a light heavyweight banger that has serious title implications written all over it. Jamahal Hill faces Khalil Rountree Jr in what should be an absolute war between two of the division’s hardest hitters. Hill looks to bounce back after getting knocked out by Alex Pereira at UFC 300 and then suffering another TKO loss to Jiri Prochazka at UFC 311. Rountree brings his own brand of violence to this matchup. The knockout artist has been on a tear recently, though his title shot against Pereira didn’t go as planned when he got stopped in the fourth round. Both fighters know that a win tonight puts them right back in the championship conversation.
The comain event features Rafael Fiziev taking on Ignacio Bahamondes in a lightweight scrap that promises fireworks. Fiziev brings that slick Muay Thai style that has made him a fan favorite, while Bahamondes represents the hungry young lion trying to break into the top fifteen. Curtis Blaydes also appears on the main card, facing Rizvan Kuniev in heavyweight action that could shake up that division’s landscape.
| Fights | Weight Class |
| Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. | Light Heavyweight |
| Rafael Fiziev vs. Ignacio Bahamondes | Lightweight |
| Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev | Heavyweight |
| Tofiq Musayev vs. Myktybek Orolbai | Lightweight (now catchweight at 165 lbs) |
| Nazim Sadykhov vs. Nikolas Motta | Lightweight |
| Muhammad Naimov vs. Bogdan Grad | Featherweight |
The preliminary card doesn’t mess around either, featuring six fights tthat showcase both local talent and international prospects. Seokhyeon Ko battles Oban Elliott in welterweight action, while the women’s bantamweight division gets two featured bouts with Melissa Mullins facing Daria Zheleznyakova and Irina Alekseeva taking on Klaudia Syguła. The flyweight division gets representation through Tagir Ulanbekov versus Azat Maksum, and heavyweight fans get treated to Hamdy Abdelwahab against Mohammed Usman.
| Fights | Weight Class |
| Seokhyeon Ko vs. Oban Elliott | Welterweight |
| Ismail Naurdiev vs. Park Junyong | Middleweight |
| Melissa Mullins vs. Daria Zheleznyakova | Women’s Bantamweight |
| Irina Alekseeva vs. Klaudia Syguła | Women’s Bantamweight |
| Tagir Ulanbekov vs. Azat Maksum | Flyweight |
| Hamdy Abdelwahab vs. Mohammed Usman | Heavyweight |
Here are the start timings for UFC Baku for several countries:
The prelims will begin at 12:00 PM ET, and the main card at 3:00 PM ET.
The prelims will begin at 5:00 PM BST, and the main card at 8:00 PM BST.
The prelims will begin at 9:30 PM IST, and the main card at 12:30 AM IST.
The prelims will begin at 1:00 PM BRT, and the main card at 4:00 PM BRT.
The prelims will begin at 7:00 PM AST, and the main card at 10:00 PM AST.
The prelims will begin at 11:00 AM CDT, and the main card at 2:00 PM CDT.
The prelims will begin at 7:00 PM MSK, and the main card at 10:00 PM MSK.
The prelims will begin at 12:00 PM ET, and the main card at 3:00 PM ET.
Here’s how MMA fans across the globe can catch all the action from UFC Baku live:
Fans in the U.S. can catch the early prelims and full main card through ESPN+, Disney+, or UFC Fight Pass. Additionally, FX and ESPN News will air the televised prelims, while the main card remains available via ESPN+.
Viewers in India can stream the UFC Baku main card live via Sony Liv, while those preferring traditional TV can watch the event unfold on the Sony Sports Network.
Canadian audiences can enjoy complete coverage on Sportsnet, which will broadcast both the preliminary bouts and the main card without any breaks.
In the UK, TNT Sports will air the entire UFC Baku card live, continuing its role as the goto broadcaster for UFC events.
Aussie fight fans can tune in to every bout, from the prelims to the main event, with live streaming available on Kayo Sports.
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