Baku UFC Night: Nazim's Victory and Tofig's Defeat - UPDATED/PHOTO/LIVE

The next Azerbaijani fighter has had his match at the UFC tournament held in Baku.

Idman.biz reports that Tofig Musayev (debutant, Azerbaijan) faced Myktybek Orolbay (13-2-1, Kyrgyzstan) in the lightweight division.

Our representative lost by knockout in the first round.

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The first Azerbaijani fighter has entered the octagon at the UFC tournament held in Baku.

Idman.biz reports that Nazim Sadykhov (10-1-1, Azerbaijan) competed with Nikolas Motta (15-5-0, Brazil).

The first technical knockout was recorded in the second fight of the main card. Nazim defeated Motta with strong blows in the second round of the match. He celebrated his victory with an Azerbaijani dance.

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23:40

The first fight of the main card has ended at the UFC tournament held for the first time in Baku today.

Idman.biz reports that Muhammad Naimov (12-3-0, Tajikistan) - Bogdan Grad (15-2-0, Austria) faced each other in the featherweight division.

The winner of the fight, which took place in an equal struggle, was determined after the judges' decision. Muhammad won by a small margin.

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23:15

The UFC tournament is being held in Baku for the first time today.

Idman.biz reports that 6 fights have been completed at the "UFC Fight Night" to be held in Baku Crystal Hall.

Azerbaijan is represented by 3 fighters in the tournament.

In the historical night, the second most important fight will be between Rafael Fiziyev, 11th in the ranking table, and Chilean Ignacio Bahamondes. Our other representative, Nazim Sadykhov, will clarify his relationship with Brazilian Nikolas Motta. UFC debutant Tofig Musayev will face Kyrgyz Myktybek Oralbay.

The main fight of "UFC Fight Night" will be between former light heavyweight champion Jamaal Hill and former belt contender Khalil Rountree.

Main card

Featherweight: Muhammad Naimov (12-3-0, Tajikistan) - Bogdan Grad (15-2-0, Austria), Judges' decision - 29:28, 29:28, 29:28

Lightweight: Nazim Sadykhov (10-1-1, Azerbaijan) - Nikolas Motta (15-5-0, Brazil), Technical knockout, 2nd round

Lightweight: Myktybek Orolbay (13-2-1, Kyrgyzstan) - Tofiq Musayev (debutant, Azerbaijan), Painful trick, 1st round

Heavyweight: Curtis Blades (18-5-0, USA) - Rizvan Kuniev (12-2-1, Russia)

Lightweight: Rafael Fiziyev (12-4-0, Azerbaijan) - Ignacio Bahamondes (17-5-0, Chile)

Light Heavyweight: Jamal Hill (12-3-0, USA) - Khalil Rountree Jr (14-6-0, USA).

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