Matheus Camilo has shared his strategy for defeating Nazim Sadykhov at UFC Baku. The Brazilian fighter is confident he has identified the blueprint to get the win in the matchup.
Matheus Camilo has gone public with his approach to beating Nazim Sadykhov when the two meet at UFC Baku, expressing confidence that he has found the formula to earn the victory.
Camilo, known as "Jaguar," carries an 11-3 record into the fight at just 25 years old. The Brazilian trains out of Xtreme Couture and fights out of an orthodox stance, standing 178 cm tall with a 175 cm reach. His statistical profile underlines a strong grappling identity — he averages 4.43 takedowns per 15 minutes, a rate that ranks among the more active wrestlers in his division. His striking output sits at 2.19 significant strikes per minute at 43 percent accuracy, suggesting he is selective rather than volume-heavy on the feet.
Standing across from him will be Nazim Sadykhov, nicknamed "Black Wolf," who fights in front of his home country of Azerbaijan at this event. The 32-year-old southpaw holds an 11-3-1 record and trains with Longo-Weidman MMA. Sadykhov is a notably busier striker, landing 4.79 significant strikes per minute at an efficiency of 49 percent — numbers that mark him as one of the more dangerous stand-up fighters his opponent will have faced. He averages just 1.1 takedowns per 15 minutes, and his submission threat is minimal at 0.2 attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Camilo's wrestling volume gives him a credible path to neutralizing Sadykhov's striking output
- Sadykhov's striking accuracy and volume advantage make him a genuine threat if the fight stays standing
- The identical height and reach measurements — 178 cm and 175 cm for both men — mean neither fighter holds a physical edge, placing a premium on tactics and timing
- Sadykhov competing on home soil in Azerbaijan adds an atmospheric dimension to an already closely matched stylistic contest
