# Nazim Sadykhov

Nazim Sadykhov (Azerbaijani: Nazim Sadıxov, born May 16, 1994) is an Azerbaijani mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

## Early life

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.

## Mixed martial arts career
### Early career

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).

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

In the UFC debut, Sadykhov faced Evan Elder on February 18, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 219. He won the fight by technical knockout due to a doctor's stoppage in the third round. This fight earned his Fight of the Night award.
Sadykhov faced Terrance McKinney on July 15, 2023, at UFC on ESPN 49. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke in round two.
Sadykhov faced Viacheslav Borshchev on November 11, 2023, at UFC 295. The fight ended via a majority draw. This fight earned his Fight of the Night award.
Sadykhov was scheduled to face Chris Duncan on July 13, 2024, at UFC on ESPN 59. However, Duncan withdrew for unknown reasons and was replaced by MarQuel Mederos. A week later, Mederos pulled out and the bout was scrapped.
Sadykhov faced Ismael Bonfim on February 15, 2025, at UFC Fight Night 251. He won the fight by technical knockout due to a doctor's stoppage at the end of the first round.

## Championships and accomplishments

* Ultimate Fighting Championship
** Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Evan Elder and Viacheslav Borshchev

## Mixed martial arts record

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. |