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Nazim Sadykhov

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Nazim Sadykhov
Born (1994-05-16) May 16, 1994 (age 30)
Baku, Azerbaijan
NicknameBlack wolf
ResidenceBrooklyn, New York City
NationalityAzerbaijani
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb; 11 st 0 lb)
Fighting out ofBrooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Years active2018–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total12
Wins10
By knockout7
By submission2
By decision1
Losses1
Draws1
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).[1]

Early life

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Nazim "Black Wolf" Sadykhov was born on May 16, 1994, in Baku, Azerbaijan. 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.[2]

Mixed martial arts career

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Early career

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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).[3]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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In the UFC debut, Sadykhov faced Evan Elder on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219.[4] He won the fight by technical knockout due to a doctor's stoppage in the third round.[5] This fight earned his Fight of the Night award.[6]

Sadykhov faced Terrance McKinney on July 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 49.[7] He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round two.[8]

Sadykhov faced Viacheslav Borshchev on November 11, 2023, at UFC 295.[9] The fight ended via a majority draw.[10] This fight earned his Fight of the Night award.[11]

Sadykhov was scheduled to face Chris Duncan on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59.[12] However, Duncan withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by MarQuel Mederos.[13] A week later, Mederos pulled out and the bout was scrapped.[14]

Sadykhov faced Ismael Bonfim on February 15, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 251.[15] He won the fight by technical knockout due to a doctor's stoppage at the end of the first round.[16]

Sadykhov is scheduled to face Nikolas Motta on June 21, 2025, at UFC on ABC 8.[17]

Championships and accomplishments

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Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
11 matches 10 wins 1 loss
By knockout 7 0
By submission 2 1
By decision 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 10–1–1 Ismael Bonfim TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues February 15, 2025 1 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Draw 9–1–1 Viacheslav Borshchev Draw (majority) UFC 295 November 23, 2023 3 5:00 New York City, New York, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 9–1 Terrance McKinney Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva July 15, 2023 2 1:07 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–1 Evan Elder TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield February 18, 2022 3 0:38 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night.
Win 7–1 Ahmad Sohail Hassanzada KO (punch) Dana White's Contender Series 50 August 16, 2022 3 1:59 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6–1 Joe Boerschig KO (punches) Fury FC 59 March 27, 2022 1 0:55 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 5–1 Juan Carlos De Leon TKO (punches) Fury FC 55 December 19, 2021 3 4:38 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 4–1 John Herrera Submission (rear-naked choke) Fury FC 52 October 17, 2021 3 4:38 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 3–1 Elijah Harris Decision (unanimous) Cage Fury FC 81 February 1, 2020 3 5:00 Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States
Win 2–1 Trent Stump TKO (punches) Cage Fury FC 77 August 16, 2019 1 4:33 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 1–1 William Dill KO (punch) Ring of Combat 68 May 31, 2019 1 0:58 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lightweight debut.
Loss 0–1 Juan Galarza Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 66 November 16, 2018 1 3:38 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Nazim Sadykhov". UFC.
  2. ^ "UFC Vegas 69: Nazim Sadykhov Reveals Origin of "Black Wolf" Nickname". cagesidepress.
  3. ^ "Nazim Sadykhov". Fight Matrix.
  4. ^ Anderson, Jay (2022-11-01). "Nazim Sadykhov Meets Evan Elder for UFC Debut on Feb. 18, 2023". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  5. ^ a b Dewar, Val (2023-02-18). "UFC Vegas 69: Nazim Sadykhov Earns Doctor's Stoppage TKO After Head Kick Cuts Evan Elder". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  6. ^ Hiergesell, Dan (2023-02-18). "UFC Vegas 69 bonuses: Erin Blanchfield turns main event submission into $50K". MMAmania.com. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  7. ^ "UFC on ESPN 49 Update: Fun Fight Between Terrance McKinney And Nazim Sadykhov Added For July". NY Fights. 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  8. ^ Dewar, Val (2023-07-15). "UFC Vegas 77: Nazim Sadykhov Submits Wrestle-Heavy Terrance McKinney in Second Round". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  9. ^ Sherdog.com. "Nazim Sadykhov vs. Viacheslav Borshchev Added to UFC 295 on Nov. 11". Sherdog. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  10. ^ Dewar, Val (2023-11-11). "UFC 295: Nazim Sadykhov and Viacheslav Borshchev Battle to Hard-Fought Draw". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  11. ^ a b Taylor, Chris (2023-11-11). "UFC 295 Bonus Report: Seven fighters take home an extra $50k". | BJPenn.com. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  12. ^ Hester, Bryson (2024-06-09). "Chris Duncan To Meet Nazim Sadykhov at UFC Denver". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  13. ^ "Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (June 17-23)". MMA Junkie. 2024-06-24. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  14. ^ "UFC Denver fight card loses two more bouts". MMA Junkie. 2024-06-26. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  15. ^ "Irmãos Bonfim têm retorno marcado ao UFC em fevereiro. Veja lutas". Metrópoles (in Brazilian Portuguese). 2024-11-21. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  16. ^ Anderson, Jay (2025-02-15). "UFC Vegas 102: Doc Halts Nazim Sadykhov vs. Ismael Bonfim After Opening Round". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2025-03-17.
  17. ^ "Nazim Sadykhov gets UFC homecoming in Azerbaijan vs. Nikolas Motta". MMA Junkie. 2025-04-21. Retrieved 2025-04-21.
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