Negotiations are currently underway for a lightweight bout between Nazim Sadykhov (4-1-1 UFC) and Mateus Camillo (1-1 UFC) at UFC Baku scheduled for June 27. The post references Sadykhov's previous fight in Baku against a Brazilian opponent, which was awarded Fight of the Night bonuses of $100,000 each by Dana White before the recent bonus increase. The matchup would pit another Brazilian opponent against Sadykhov in his home country. According to the source AgFight, the bout is still in the negotiation phase rather than officially confirmed.
Negotiations are reportedly underway to book Azerbaijani lightweight Nazim Sadykhov against Brazil's Mateus Camillo at UFC Baku on June 27, according to Brazilian outlet AgFight. The bout has not been officially confirmed, and both sides are still working through the details.
Sadykhov, known as "Black Wolf," carries an overall record of 11-3-1 and has gone 4-1-1 inside the Octagon. The 32-year-old southpaw from Azerbaijan trains out of Longo-Weidman MMA and stands five-foot-ten with a 69-inch reach. He is an active striker, landing 4.79 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, and adds a modest wrestling dimension with 1.1 takedowns per 15 minutes. Sadykhov has history at UFC Baku, having previously fought a Brazilian opponent there in a contest that Dana White rewarded with Fight of the Night bonuses of $100,000 apiece — a performance that cemented his standing as a hometown fan favorite.
Camillo holds a 1-1 UFC record and would arrive looking to build on his experience in the promotion. No additional verified data was available for the Brazilian.
Why it matters
- Sadykhov fighting in Baku again sets up a charged home-crowd atmosphere, something that fueled his previous Fight of the Night performance on the same stage
- The Brazilian opponent angle mirrors his last memorable Baku outing, adding a narrative layer to the stylistic matchup
- At 4-1-1 in the UFC, Sadykhov sits at a pivotal point in his lightweight career where a strong finish could push him toward ranked contention
- The bout remains unconfirmed, so any divisional implications hinge on negotiations reaching a conclusion
