Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta Full Fight
Nazim Sadykhov defeated Nikolas Motta via a second-round knockout in a thrilling lightweight bout that earned “Fight of the Night” honors . The match was part of the UFC Fight Night event in Baku, Azerbaijan, on June 21, 2025 .
The table below summarizes the key details of the fight.
| Aspect | Nazim Sadykhov | Nikolas Motta |
|---|
| Result | Win | Loss |
| Method | KO/TKO (Right Hook) | – |
| Round & Time | Round 2, 4:17 | – |
| Record After Fight | 11-1-1 | 15-6 |
| Significant Strikes | 93 of 150 (62%) | 66 of 157 (42%) |
| Post-Fight Bonus | $100,000 (Fight of the Night) | $100,000 (Fight of the Night) |
Round-by-Round Fight Description
The fight was a highly aggressive back-and-forth battle that delighted the audience in Azerbaijan .
- Round 1: Nikolas Motta started strong, taking the initiative and landing good straight punches . He managed to corner Sadykhov against the fence and unloaded a barrage of powerful punches, coming very close to finishing the fight . Sadykhov defended with a high guard and managed to weather the storm. He then fired back with heavy shots of his own, targeting both the body and head . The intense round ended in the clinch, with Sadykhov landing two hard elbows just before the buzzer .
- Round 2: Sadykhov applied early pressure . Both fighters continued to trade powerful strikes, with Sadykhov focusing on body shots and also opening a cut on Motta’s face with an elbow . The pace remained high as they exchanged blows at close range. In the final moments of the round, Sadykhov landed a clean, heavy right hand that dropped Motta, leading to the referee stopping the fight at 4:17 .
Aftermath and Bonuses
The bout was so exciting that UFC CEO Dana White awarded both fighters a $100,000 “Fight of the Night” bonus . It was later revealed that Motta suffered a fractured jaw from the strikes he absorbed during the fight .