A bout between Nazim Sadykhov and Mateus Camilo is in the works and is expected to take place on June 27 at UFC Baku, according to Ag. Fight. Sadykhov holds a 4-1-1 record in the UFC, while Camilo is 1-1 in the promotion. This matchup will add to the growing card for the Baku event. No further details about the weight class or bout positioning have been disclosed at this time.
A welterweight contest between Azerbaijani fighter Nazim Sadykhov and Brazil's Mateus Camilo is reportedly being targeted for UFC Baku on June 27, according to Ag. Fight. The matchup has not been officially confirmed, and no weight class or bout order details have been disclosed.
Sadykhov, known as "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 Azerbaijan trains with Longo-Weidman MMA and stands five-foot-ten with a 69-inch reach. His striking output is notable, averaging 4.79 significant strikes landed per minute at a 49 percent accuracy rate, while also contributing 1.1 takedowns per 15 minutes. A fight in Baku would see him compete in front of a home crowd, adding an extra layer of significance to the bout.
Camilo enters the matchup with a 1-1 promotional record. No additional verified data for the Brazilian fighter is currently available.
Why it matters
- Sadykhov competing on home soil in Azerbaijan raises the stakes considerably for his UFC trajectory
- A win for either fighter carries weight in a division where consistent results drive ranking movement
- The pairing adds meaningful regional appeal to what is shaping up as a significant card for the Baku event
- As an unconfirmed report, the bout remains subject to change until official UFC announcement
