Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Nazim Sadykhov
11-1-1
Age
31
Height
5'10"
Weight
155 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
09:40
Gym
Team Serra/Longo
UFC Record
4-1-1(6 bouts)
Wins By
3 KO 1 Sub 0 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 0 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 2R3 1
Last 5
WWWWD
Finish Rate
91%
Bonuses
4
Style
Freestyle
Location
Russia
Last Fight2025-12-06
FZ
L - Fares Ziam
SubmissionR2 1:07
Rear Naked Choke
Opponent Last Bout
W - Nazim SadykhovDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
TM
vs Terrance McKinney
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 1:07
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 1:07
WIN
EE
vs Evan Elder
UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield· 2025-09-27
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
R3 0:38
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R3 0:38
WIN
NM
vs Nikolas Motta
UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr.· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 4:17
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 4:17
WIN
IB
vs Ismael Bonfim
UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues· 2025-09-27
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
R1 5:00
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage·R1 5:00
DRAW
VB
vs Viacheslav Borshchev
UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira· 2023-11-11
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
LOSS
FZ
vs Fares Ziam
UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:59
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:59
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.5/min
Grappling
1.29 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️Nazim adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 50% striking and 56% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
13 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+76% vs div avg
77%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Head Kicks
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Elbows
54%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
46%
🥊Head/Hand
Jabs
38%
⭐Other
Counters
38%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
2× detected
Clinch → Takedown
2× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (77%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Head Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (131%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 269% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
3
75% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
25% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
#1
2
67% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#21
33% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 75% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: (2x, 67% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Rear Naked Choke (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.5) and TD Acc% (56%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (10/100). Opponents exploit this.🔥
Finisher: 91% of wins end in finish (8 KO + 2 subs).🚫
Anti-wrestler: 75% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (71% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
50%
Average
Division Rank#18 of 57
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#41 of 57
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
39% acc73%
Clinch
77% acc18%
Ground
87% acc9%
Striking Differential-0.34/min
5.55 landed/min5.89 absorbed/min
5.55
Landed/Min
5.89
Absorbed/Min
0.78
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed322
Sig. Strikes Attempted639
Key Insights
Primarily a headhunter with 69% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 73% of output at range with 39% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#7 of 57
0%100%
TD Defense
75%
Elite
Division Rank#25 of 57
0%100%
TD Success Rate
11%
Landed
1
Defended
8
Total
9
1.29
TD / 15min
0.26
Sub / 15min
1
TD Landed
9
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
10
Landed
18
Attempted
56%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
0%
R2
100%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Solid TD defense at 75%.
High TD accuracy (56%).
Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
644
0.94
Ratio
Absorbed
684
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
6/4
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
30.2
Moderate
Strikes/Min
5.0
Standing %
89%
R3 vs R1 Output
71%
Key Insights
⚠️ Damage ratio below 1.0 (0.94x) - absorbs more than deals.
🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.
⚙️ High engagement score (30.2) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 6 fights
R1 Control
0:24
R2 Control
0:44
R3 Control
0:42
R1 to Final
0%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+1.8pp
Body
+5.5pp
Leg
-7.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+3.7pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#13
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#52
of 57
📉 Below Average
Accuracy
#18
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#41
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#10
of 57
🥇 Top 25%
Takedowns
#30
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#27
of 57
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#41
of 57
🥉 Mid-range
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2739
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights