UFC"Black Wolf"Nazim Sadykhov Record: 11-3-1
LightweightRecord11-3-1
Age32
DivisionLightweight · #61
Combat Edge Elo1685
Last fightJun 27 2026
Nazim Sadykhov has a 11-3-1 professional record and is 32 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Longo and Weidman MMA. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Nazim Sadykhov bio
Personal background
Nazim Sadykhov, nicknamed "Black Wolf," is an Azerbaijani lightweight competing in the UFC's 155-pound division. Born on May 16, 1994, in Baku, Azerbaijan, he moved to the United States as a young child and was raised in Brooklyn, New York, where he competed in karate, judo, and sambo tournaments before channeling that combat background into mixed martial arts. A 5'10" lightweight with a powerful, pressure-heavy style, he trains under coach Ray Longo at Longo and Weidman MMA on Long Island – the team that has produced champions such as Chris Weidman, Aljamain Sterling, and Merab Dvalishvili – and has emerged as one of the most exciting finishers in the division.
Path to the UFC
Sadykhov turned professional in 2018 and his debut at Ring of Combat 66 delivered an early setback, a first-round submission loss to Juan Galarza. He regrouped quickly, building momentum on the Northeast regional scene and through Fury FC with a string of knockouts and submissions. That run earned him a spot on Dana White's Contender Series in 2022, where he closed the show with a third-round knockout of Ahmad Hassanzada to secure his UFC contract.
UFC run
Sadykhov opened his Octagon tenure in February 2023 with a third-round doctor's-stoppage TKO of Evan Elder, then took a major step up in July 2023, submitting the dangerous Terrance McKinney by second-round rear-naked choke. At UFC 295 in November 2023 he fought Viacheslav Borshchev to a majority draw in a wild, bloody Fight of the Night that has become one of his signature performances. He returned to the win column in style in 2025, stopping former contender Ismael Bonfim by first-round doctor's stoppage in February, then earning Fight and Performance of the Night honors with a second-round TKO of Nikolas Motta in front of a home crowd at UFC Baku in June. His unbeaten Octagon run ended that December at UFC 323, where Fares Ziam stopped him by second-round TKO via elbows and punches.
Fighting style
Sadykhov is a high-volume, pressure-forward finisher who walks opponents down and lets his hands go in close, a profile borne out by his record: eight of his 11 wins have come by knockout, with two submissions and just one decision for a 91% finish rate. He pairs that punching power with a legitimate grappling game – the rear-naked choke of McKinney showed he can finish on the mat as readily as on the feet – and a relentless pace that turns his fights into bonus-worthy wars. The aggressive, exchange-heavy approach is a double-edged sword: it has produced thrilling finishes and a Fight of the Night draw, but it also leaves him in the pocket against sharp counters, as his stoppage loss to Ziam demonstrated.
Career highlights
- Fight of the Night draw with Borshchev — battled Viacheslav Borshchev to a bloody majority draw at UFC 295, one of the most memorable scraps of his career.
- Home-soil double bonus — stopped Nikolas Motta in the second round at UFC Baku in June 2025 to earn both Fight and Performance of the Night honors.
- 91% finish rate — eight knockouts among his 11 wins, including a Contender Series-clinching KO of Ahmad Hassanzada and a submission of Terrance McKinney.
Career snapshot
Nazim Sadykhov career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1685Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#507
Lightweight#61of 204 active
Peak1729
Last move-23
Opponent quality1623avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1729 Elo after defeating Nikolas Motta (2025-06-21)
Similar Elo in Lightweight
Nazim Sadykhov quick answers
What is Nazim Sadykhov's record?
Nazim Sadykhov's professional MMA record is 11-3-1.
How old is Nazim Sadykhov?
Nazim Sadykhov is 32 years old.
What weight class is Nazim Sadykhov?
Nazim Sadykhov fights at Lightweight in UFC.
How tall is Nazim Sadykhov?
Nazim Sadykhov is 5'10" tall with a 69" reach.
How much does Nazim Sadykhov weigh?
Nazim Sadykhov competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Nazim Sadykhov's Combat Edge Elo?
Nazim Sadykhov's Combat Edge Elo is 1685, with a peak Elo of 1729.
How strong is Nazim Sadykhov's recent opposition?
Nazim Sadykhov's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1623 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Nazim Sadykhov's last fight?
Nazim Sadykhov's latest tracked pro fight was against Matheus Camilo at UFC Fight Night on Jun 27 2026.
What is Nazim Sadykhov's recent form?
Nazim Sadykhov's recent tracked pro form is L-L-W-W-D over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Nazim Sadykhov usually win?
Nazim Sadykhov's 11 recorded wins include 8 knockouts, 2 submissions, and 1 decisions, with 91% ending before the final bell.
8Wins by knockout
2Wins by submission
1Wins by decision
2Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
0Loss by decision
Nazim Sadykhov stats
Record : 11 / 3 / 1Significant strikes landed per minute
4.79Fighter3.07Division average
Significant striking accuracy
50%Fighter43%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
5.49Fighter3.89Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
49%Fighter53%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1.10Fighter1.59Division average
Takedown accuracy
45%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
72%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.22Fighter0.66Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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