Combat Edge Intelligence

Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

11-3-1Record15-6-0
LightweightDivisionLightweight
5'10"Height5'8"
69"Reach70"
155 lbsWeight155 lbs
Longo and Weidman MMATeamNova Uniao

What's at stake

Nazim Sadykhov is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +14 while a loss costs more — Nikolas Motta carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Nazim SadykhovNow 1685
If they win+14→ 1699
If they lose-18→ 1667
Nikolas MottaNow 1642
If they win+18→ 1660
If they lose-14→ 1628

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1623 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1599 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

4.79
Sig. strikes / min
3.64
50%
Strike accuracy
37%
5.49
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
4.50
49%
Strike defense
56%
1.10
Takedown avg.
0
45%
Takedown accuracy
TBD
72%
Takedown defense
82%
0.22
Submission avg.
0

Trajectory

Nazim SadykhovNikolas Motta
165017002023202420252026

Win method breakdown

8 (73%)
KO/TKO
10 (67%)
2 (18%)
Submission
0 (0%)
1 (9%)
Decision
5 (33%)

Combat Edge model read

Nazim Sadykhov60%
Nikolas Motta 40%Elo baseline: 56%

The Combat Edge model makes Nazim Sadykhov a 60% favorite over Nikolas Motta in a hypothetical meeting — in line with the Elo baseline (56%).

Nazim Sadykhov holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1685 to 1642, a 43-point edge.

Nazim Sadykhov enters on a 2-fight loss streak.

Nazim Sadykhov finishes 91% of wins inside the distance, Nikolas Motta 67%.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.