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Fiziev makes Torres pay for going to Round 2 at UFC Baku
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Rafael Fiziev defeated Manuel Torres via a second-round knockout at UFC Baku after a competitive opening frame. The fight was the first time Torres had been pushed past the first round in nearly eight years.
Why it matters
The result highlights the tactical evolution of fighters when forced into deeper rounds against experienced opponents.
Manuel Torres hadn't gone outside of the first round in nearly eight years, but he ventured into that mythical (for him) frame Saturday.
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