Negotiations are currently taking place to book a lightweight bout between Nazim Sadykhov (4-1-1 UFC) and Mateus Camilo (1-1 UFC) for UFC Baku on June 27th. The matchup follows Sadykhov's previous performance in Baku against a Brazilian opponent, which resulted in such an exciting fight that Dana White awarded both fighters $100,000 bonuses before the recent bonus increase. The report comes from AgFight as the source. This would mark another opportunity for Sadykhov to perform in front of his home crowd.
Negotiations are reportedly underway to book Azerbaijani lightweight Nazim Sadykhov against Mateus Camilo at UFC Baku on June 27th, according to a report from AgFight. The bout has not been officially confirmed.
Sadykhov, nicknamed "Black Wolf," carries an overall record of 11-3-1 and has gone 4-1-1 inside the UFC. The 32-year-old southpaw out of Longo-Weidman MMA stands five-foot-ten with a 69-inch reach and has built a reputation as an active, technically sound striker. He lands 4.79 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy, while also mixing in 1.1 takedowns per 15 minutes to keep opponents guessing. His previous appearance in Baku was memorable enough that Dana White awarded both Sadykhov and his Brazilian opponent $100,000 bonuses — a significant recognition given the payout at the time. A second fight in front of his home crowd would give the Azerbaijani contender another chance to perform on familiar ground.
Camilo arrives with a 1-1 mark in the UFC, looking to get back on track after a mixed start to his promotional run. No additional verified data for the Brazilian fighter was available at the time of this report.
Why it matters
- Sadykhov performing in Baku again carries obvious fan interest, given the reception his last home appearance generated
- A win would strengthen his position in a stacked lightweight division and push him closer to ranked territory
- The stylistic pairing of a high-output southpaw striker against a fellow lightweight with something to prove sets up the potential for another crowd-pleasing contest
