Baku UFC Night: Nazim Sadykhov's Knockout Victory, First Results, and Fight Schedule

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 against Nikolas Motta (15-5-0, Brazil).

The first knockout was recorded in the second fight of the main card. Nazim defeated Motta with powerful strikes 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 off 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 for the first time in Baku today.

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

Azerbaijan is represented by 3 fighters in the tournament.

The second most important fight of the historical night will be between Rafael Fiziyev, who is 11th in the ranking table, and Ignacio Bahamondes from Chile. Our other representative, Nazim Sadykhov, will clarify his relationship with Brazilian Nikolas Motta. Tofiq Musayev, the debutant of the UFC, will face Mytkybek Oralbay from Kyrgyzstan.

The main fight of "UFC Fight Night" will be between former light heavyweight champion Jamal 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)

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

Lightweight: Tofiq Musayev (debutant, Azerbaijan) - Mytkybek Orolbay (13-2-1, Kyrgyzstan)

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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