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Nazim Sadykhov
Azerbaijani mixed martial artist (born 1994) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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]
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Early life
Nazim Sadykhov was born on May 16, 1994, in Moscow, Russia to Azerbaijani parents. His father introduced him to sports early to teach self-defense. Sadykhov grew up in Brooklyn, New York, but maintains a strong connection to his Azerbaijani heritage, honoring his lineage and cultural roots.[3]
Mixed martial arts career
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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 the 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]
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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]
Mixed martial arts record
| 13 matches | 11 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 8 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
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