Nazim Sadykhov - News & Rumors - UFC

Nascimento up next Sadykhov will fight fellow lightweight Jefferson Nascimento at UFC 334 in New York City on Nov. 14, according to Marcel Dorff of Heavy on Sports.

Impact 2026 has not been a smooth year for Sadykhov, who looked to begin the year with a bounce-back performance in the summer against Matheus Camilo. He lost that fight, meaning UFC 334 will mark his second chance to log a win, and the lightweight aims to prevent a 0-2 record in the year.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Finished in Round 1 Sadykhov lost to Matheus Camilo via TKO (punches) at 1:31 of Round 1 at UFC Baku on Saturday.

Impact Sadykhov immediately protested the stoppage, but he had been dropped by a big right hand and eaten several unanswered hammerfists before referee Rich Mitchell had to step in to call things off. It wasn't a great look for the betting favorite of roughly (-200), who was handed his second straight loss in his home country. It's back to the drawing board for the 32-year-old.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

UFC Fight Night 280: Nazim Sadykhov vs. Matheus Camilo odds, picks and predictions In a 3-round lightweight bout on the main card, Nazim Sadykhov and Matheus Camilo meet Saturday at UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

JUNE 26 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Looks to bounce back in Baku Sadykhov will take on Matheus Camilo in a lightweight matchup at UFC Baku on June 27, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Sadykhov recently had an April fight against Marquel Mederos canceled, but his time on the sidelines ultimately won't last long. He's coming off his first ever UFC loss to Fares Ziam and now sports a 4-1-1 record under the UFC banner (11-2-1 overall). It was his takedown defense that was tested against Ziam, and while Camilo is just 1-1 in the UFC, he's amassed seven combined takedowns, including five in his most recent victoruy over Slava Borschev. Striking volume and accuracy numbers favor Sadykhov, so it will be in his best interest to keep things upright.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Out for UFC 327 Sadykov is not fighting Marquel Mederos at UFC 327 in Miami on April 11, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.

Impact An undisclosed problem has rendered Sadykov out of UFC 327 just under a month before the scheduled card. In place of him against Mederos is Chris Padilla. For the promotion, Sadykov is 4-1-1.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Next fight booked Sadykhov will face off against Marquel Mederos at UFC 327 on Apr. 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Sadykhov, who is coming off a loss against Fares Ziam in December, will look to get back on track against Marquel Mederos in April. The 31-year from Azerbijan is 4-1-1 during his time with the UFC.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

No-shows UFC 323 defeat Sadykhov lost to Fares Ziam via TKO (strikes) at 4:59 of Round 2 at UFC 323 on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Impact Ziam might be really good, but it would have been nice to see Sadykhov be a bit more competitive in this spot considering he entered with four straight stoppage victories (plus a majority draw) on his resume. He was unable to get anything going offensively, giving up two takedowns, 5:58 worth of control time, and landing just four significant strikes in the nearly 10 minutes the fight lasted. The 31-year-old has earned the benefit of the doubt with all of his good work the past two-plus years, but Sadykhov needs a rebound performance his next time out.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fighting Ziam Sadykhov will face Fares Ziam at UFC 323 on Dec. 6, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.

Impact Sadykhov will look to win a fifth straight fight by stoppage, and he'll face a fighter in Ziam that has won five consecutive bouts. Sadykhov won his most recent match via TKO (punches) against Nikolas Motta.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth straight stoppage win Sadykhov defeated Nikolas Motta via TKO (punches) at 4:17 of Round 2 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Impact The first of three fighters on this card from Azerbaijan, Sadykhov (and Motta) put on quite a show in front of the hometown crowd. Both men spent the entire bout winging bombs at each other. It appeared Nazim would be finished late in Round 1 after he was pinned along the fence eating countless unanswered blows and not responding, but he finally came to and worked his way back in the fight. One final combination late in Round 2 put Motta away for good and sent the crowd into a frenzy. Sadykhov has been impressive since joining the UFC roster back in February 2023, going 4-0-1, with all four of the wins coming via stoppage (three knockouts, one submission).

JUNE 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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UFC Baku: Nazim Sadykhov on what it means to have 'banger' fight at home vs. Nikolas Motta Nazim Sadykhov is excited to put on a show for his home country of Azerbaijan.

MAY 30, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Nazim Sadykhov previews UFC Baku clash vs. Nikolas Motta | Interview from Syndicate MMA Nazim Sadykhov catches up with media at Syndicate MMA in Las Vegas to discuss his upcoming fight against Nikolas Motta at UFC on ABC 8.

MAY 29, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Taking on Motta Sadykhov will take on Nikolas Motta in a lightweight bout at UFC Baku on June 21, per Nolan King of USA Today.

Impact Sadykhov will look to remain unbeaten in the UFC, where he currently sits with a 3-0-1 record after taking down Ismael Bonfim (doctor stoppage) back in February. His opponent Motta is also coming off a win but is 3-2 in the promotion. Sadykhov has an inch of height on Motta but gives up and inch and a half of reach.

APRIL 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nazim Sadykhov focused on excitement, not immediate Slava Borshchev rematch: 'Maybe down the road' Nazim Sadykhov and Viacheslav Borshchev turned in an instant classic Nov. 11 in New York, but don’t expect them to run it back any time soon...

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Viacheslav Borshchev happy with UFC 295 draw vs. Nazim Sadykhov: 'I was almost killed in the second round' Viacheslav Borshchev won’t complain about the result of his UFC 295 Fight of the Night with Nazim Sadykhov after he was nearly finished.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC on ESPN 49: Nazim Sadykhov credits multi-cultured Longo MMA brotherhood for life-changing experience Nazim Sadykhov hasn’t lost since his pro debut in 2018. He gives much of the credit for his success to his team at Longo MMA on Long Island.

JULY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

UFC on ESPN 49 video: Nazim Sadykhov rallies to submit Terrance McKinney Nazim Sadykhov had his game stifled by Terrance McKinney for the first round at UFC on ESPN 49. But then he turned the tables.

JULY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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