Nazim Sadykhov

Awards & Honours

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Nazim Sadykhov has built a reputation as one of the most exciting fighters in the UFC lightweight division. In just six octagon appearances, he has earned three Fight of the Night bonuses and one Performance of the Night bonus, a testament to his action-packed style. His eight knockouts in eleven wins highlight his punching power, and he has finished four of his five UFC victories inside the distance. Representing Azerbaijan, he has become a national MMA icon, headlining the UFC's first event in Baku in June 2025.

AwardsNazim Sadykhov has not won major industry awards outside of UFC performance bonuses. He earned a Fight of the Night bonus and a Performance of the Night bonus for his June 2025 knockout of Nikolas Motta. As an amateur, he was a two-time WKA US National Kickboxing champion and a Junior Northeastern Judo Champion.

Records & Feats

First Azerbaijani fighter to win a UFC bout in Azerbaijan

Historic First·2025

Sadykhov knocked out Nikolas Motta in Baku on June 21, 2025, marking the first UFC event in Azerbaijan and the first win by a local fighter on home soil.