Azerbaijani welterweight Tahir Abdullayev will make his UFC debut against undefeated Brazilian Jefferson Nascimento at UFC Baku on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
The event takes place at the National Gymnastics Arena in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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Abdullayev, 29, known as "Tank," brings a professional record of 21 wins and 3 losses into the Octagon.
He earned his UFC contract after a four-fight winning streak, most recently submitting Siavash Dadras via guillotine choke in the second round on October 25, 2025, in Georgia.
Nascimento, 27, is a former LFA champion with a perfect 13-0 record.
His last five victories came against Matheus Rocha, Italo Gomes, Gabriel Costa, Baysangur Makaev, and Gian Maurente.
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Physical Comparison and Career Background
Abdullayev stands 5 feet 8 inches tall with a 70-inch reach.
Nascimento holds a slight height and reach advantage at 5 feet 10 inches and 71 inches, respectively.
Abdullayev previously competed under UAE Warriors and AMC Fight Nights banners.
He rebounded from a championship loss to Khotam Boynazarov in October 2024 to secure his spot on the UFC roster.
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The Baku card also features other Azerbaijani fighters, including lightweight contenders Rafael Fiziev and Nazim Sadykhov on the main portion of the event.
