UFC on ABC 8 – Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta – Full Fight Replay Available Today

In a night filled with national pride and electric energy, Nazim “Black Wolf” Sadykhov stepped into the Octagon at Baku Crystal Hall with the weight of an entire country behind him. Fighting on home soil for the first time in his UFC career, Sadykhov faced off against Brazil’s hard-hitting Nikolas Motta in a lightweight showdown that promised fireworks—and delivered.

From the opening bell, the fight showcased the contrast in styles. Sadykhov, calm and calculated, used sharp jabs and fluid movement to establish distance, while Motta pushed forward with bursts of power, looking to land his signature right hand. The first round was a competitive affair, with both men having moments—Motta landed a few solid leg kicks, but Sadykhov’s timing and cage control made the difference.

In the second round, the momentum shifted dramatically. Feeding off the roar of the hometown crowd, Sadykhov turned up the pace and began to read Motta’s entries. After slipping a looping left, he countered with a devastating right hook that dropped Motta to the canvas. Without hesitation, Sadykhov followed up with precise ground-and-pound, forcing the referee to step in at 4:17 of Round 2.

The technical knockout win marked a milestone moment in Sadykhov’s career—his fourth straight UFC victory and a perfect homecoming performance. With the Azerbaijani flag draped over his shoulders and the crowd in Baku erupting in celebration, Sadykhov soaked in the moment, establishing himself not only as a rising force in the UFC lightweight division but as a national hero.

This wasn’t just a win for the record books—it was a defining night for Nazim Sadykhov, who proved he could carry the pressure of expectation and still rise to the occasion with poise, power, and precision.