Nazim Sadykhov
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| Nazim Sadykhov | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 16, 1994 Moscow, Russia |
| Other names | Black Wolf |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11 st 1 lb) |
| Division | Lightweight |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm)[1] |
| Fighting out of | Brooklyn, New York City, U.S. |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 14 |
| Wins | 11 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 2 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| By submission | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Nazim Sadykhov (Azerbaijani: Nazim Sadıxov, born May 16, 1994) is an Azerbaijani mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[2]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Nazim Sadykhov began his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career on November 16, 2018. After an initial loss, he achieved a series of victories, including six by knockout and two by submission. This performance led to his participation in Dana White's Contender Series on August 16, 2022, where he secured a third-round knockout against Ahmad Hassanzada, earning a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).[4]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In his UFC debut, Sadykhov faced Evan Elder on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219.[5] He won the fight by technical knockout due to a doctor's stoppage in the third round.[6] This fight earned his Fight of the Night award.[7]
Sadykhov faced Terrance McKinney on July 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 49.[8] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round two.[9]
Sadykhov faced Viacheslav Borshchev on November 11, 2023, at UFC 295.[10] The fight ended via a majority draw.[11] This fight earned his Fight of the Night award.[12]
Sadykhov was scheduled to face Chris Duncan on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59.[13] However, Duncan withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by MarQuel Mederos.[14] A week later, Mederos pulled out, and the bout was scrapped.[15]
Sadykhov faced Ismael Bonfim on February 15, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 251.[16] He won the fight by technical knockout due to a doctor's stoppage at the end of the first round.[17]
Sadykhov faced Nikolas Motta on June 21, 2025, at UFC on ABC 8.[18] He won the fight by technical knockout in the second round.[19] This fight earned him two $50,000 awards (Performance of the Night and Fight of the Night) totaling $100,000.[20]
Sadykhov faced Farès Ziam on December 6, 2025 at UFC 323.[21] He lost the fight by technical knockout via punches and elbows in the second round.[22]
Sadykhov was scheduled to face MarQuel Mederos on April 11, 2026 at UFC 327.[23] However, Sadykhov withdrew to an injury.[24]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Evan Elder, Viacheslav Borshchev and Nikolas Motta[6][12][20]
- Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Nikolas Motta[20]
- UFC Honors Awards
- 2025: President's Choice Fight of the Year Nominee vs. Nikolas Motta[25]
- UFC.com Awards
- 2025: Ranked #3 Fight of the Year vs. Nikolas Motta[26]
- MMA Fighting
- 2025 #4 Ranked Fight of the Year vs. Nikolas Motta[27]