NAZIM SADYKHOV

Azerbaijani lightweight competitor Nazim "Black Wolf" Sadykhov, born in Moscow and raised in Brooklyn, began his professional journey in 2018. Renowned for his striking skills, he earned his UFC roster spot following a 2022 victory on Dana White’s Contender Series. Sadykhov has established himself in the division through multiple knockout performances.

Entering UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Torres on June 27, 2026, Sadykhov holds a 5-1-1 record. His recent run features a submission of Terrance McKinney and a majority draw against Viacheslav Borshchev. In 2025, he earned stoppage victories over Ismael Bonfim and Nikolas Motta, but enters this match coming off a TKO loss to Farès Ziam.