Nazim Sadykhov
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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).
Infobox
Born
(1994-05-16) May 16, 1994 (age 31)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)
Fighting out of
Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Years active
2018–present
Total
14
Wins
11
By knockout
1
By submission
1
By decision
1
Losses
2
Draws
1
Tables
Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
14 matches
By knockout
11 wins
8
2 losses
1
By submission
By submission
14 matches
By submission
11 wins
2
2 losses
1
By decision
By decision
14 matches
By decision
11 wins
1
2 losses
0
Draws
Draws
14 matches
Draws
11 wins
1
| 14 matches | 11 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 1 |
| By submission | 2 | 1 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| Draws | 1 | |
· Mixed martial arts record
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
11–2–1
Opponent
Farès Ziam
Method
TKO (elbows and punches)
Event
UFC 323
Date
December 6, 2025
Round
2
Time
4:59
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–1–1
Opponent
Nikolas Motta
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.
Date
June 21, 2025
Round
2
Time
4:17
Location
Baku, Azerbaijan
Notes
Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–1–1
Opponent
Ismael Bonfim
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues
Date
February 15, 2025
Round
1
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Draw
Draw
Res.
Draw
Record
9–1–1
Opponent
Viacheslav Borshchev
Method
Draw (majority)
Event
UFC 295
Date
November 23, 2023
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–1
Opponent
Terrance McKinney
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Holm vs. Bueno Silva
Date
July 15, 2023
Round
2
Time
1:07
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–1
Opponent
Evan Elder
Method
TKO (doctor stoppage)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield
Date
February 18, 2023
Round
3
Time
0:38
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–1
Opponent
Ahmad Sohail Hassanzada
Method
KO (punch)
Event
Dana White's Contender Series 50
Date
August 16, 2022
Round
3
Time
1:59
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–1
Opponent
Joe Boerschig
Method
KO (punches)
Event
Fury FC 59
Date
March 27, 2022
Round
1
Time
0:55
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–1
Opponent
Juan Carlos De Leon
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Fury FC 55
Date
December 19, 2021
Round
3
Time
4:38
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–1
Opponent
John Herrera
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Fury FC 52
Date
October 17, 2021
Round
3
Time
4:38
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–1
Opponent
Elijah Harris
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
Cage Fury FC 81
Date
February 1, 2020
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Bensalem, Pennsylvania, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–1
Opponent
Trent Stump
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Cage Fury FC 77
Date
August 16, 2019
Round
1
Time
4:33
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–1
Opponent
William Dill
Method
KO (punch)
Event
Ring of Combat 68
Date
May 31, 2019
Round
1
Time
0:58
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Notes
Lightweight debut.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
0–1
Opponent
Juan Galarza
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
Ring of Combat 66
Date
November 16, 2018
Round
1
Time
3:38
Location
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Notes
Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 11–2–1 | Farès Ziam | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC 323 | December 6, 2025 | 2 | 4:59 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11–1–1 | Nikolas Motta | TKO (punches) | UFC on ABC: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. | June 21, 2025 | 2 | 4:17 | Baku, Azerbaijan | Performance of the Night. Fight of the Night. |
| 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, 2023 | 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. |
References
- ufcstats.comhttp://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/ff62013d2fce6d13
- UFChttps://www.ufc.com/athlete/nazim-sadykhov
- cagesidepresshttps://cagesidepress.com/2023/02/18/ufc-vegas-69-nazim-sadykhov-black-wolf/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
- Fight Matrixhttps://www.fightmatrix.com/fighter-profile/Nazim%20Sadykhov/178943/
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/01/nazim-sadykhov-gets-evan-elder-ufc-debut-feb-18-2023/
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- NY Fightshttps://nyfights.com/boxing/worldwide/ufc-on-espn-49-mckinney-sadykhov/
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2023/07/15/ufc-vegas-77-nazim-sadykhov-chokes-out-wrestle-heavy-terrance-mckinney-in-round-two/
- Sherdoghttps://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Nazim-Sadykhov-vs-Viacheslav-Borshchev-Added-to-UFC-295-on-Nov-11-191186
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- | BJPenn.comhttps://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc-295/ufc-295-bonus-report-seven-fighters-take-home-an-extra-50k/
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2024/06/09/chris-duncan-nazim-sadykhov-ufc-denver/
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/ufc-bellator-pfl-news-matchup-roundup-fight-bookings-schedule-june-24-2024
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- Metrópoleshttps://www.metropoles.com/esportes/irmaos-bonfim-tem-retorno-marcado-ao-ufc-em-fevereiro-veja-lutas
- Cageside Presshttps://cagesidepress.com/2025/02/15/ufc-vegas-102-doc-halts-nazim-sadykhov-vs-ismael-bonfim-after-opening-round/
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2025/04/21/ufc-baku-nazim-sadykhov-gets-azerbaijan-homecoming-vs-nikolas-motta/83202022007/
- "Nazim Sadykhov Goes To War With Motta, Takes R2 TKO Win"https://cagesidepress.com/2025/06/21/nazim-sadykhov-goes-to-war-with-motta-takes-r2-tko-win/
- "Bonuses! - Nazim Sadykhov and Nikolas Motta get all the money at UFC Baku - $100k each"https://www.mmamania.com/2025/6/21/24453443/bonuses-nazim-sadykhov-and-nikolas-motta-get-all-the-money-at-ufc-baku-100k-each
- MMA Junkiehttps://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/story/sports/ufc/2025/10/13/ufc-323-brandon-moreno-vs-tatsuro-taira-booked/86678735007/
- "UFC 323: Fares Ziam Smashes Nazim Sadykhov with Second Left in Second Round"https://cagesidepress.com/2025/12/06/ufc-323-fares-ziam-smashes-nazim-sadykhov-with-second-left-in-second-round/