Nikolas Motta resists brutal elbows, but is knocked out by the 'homeowner' in the UFC Baku. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC News
The only fighter to be born in Brazil, Nikolas Motta had a tough mission, but was unable to emerge victorious. In front of Nazim Sadykhov, the miner suffered from elbows and pressure from the home team and was defeated by knockout in the second round. The fight was valid for the lightweight division (up to 70,3 kg) in UFC Baku this Saturday (21).
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Nikolas, who was the only Brazilian-born fighter on the card, represented the United States flag after obtaining American citizenship. He has a current record of 15 wins and six losses.
Nazim was moved when he entered the octagon. The fighter was the 'home athlete' and was one of the most celebrated. The Azeri now has a record of 11 triumphs and one setback in his career in professional MMA.
In an intense fight, Nikolas Motta is dominated and knocked out by Nazim Sadykhov in the 2nd round
The two fighters started off with a frank exchange. Sadykhov worked from long range, but saw Nikolas hit him hard in the face. Motta then went all out, cornered his opponent against the fence and came close to a knockout, but he wore himself out. The Azeri felt the momentum and landed a good sequence, followed by an elbow. The fight was lively. In the final second, the Brazilian 'relaxed' and received another blow that shook him.
The second round was just as intense. Another elbow from Nazim opened a cut on Nikolas' forehead, who continued to march forward and land blows. The Azeri's sequence, however, was very strong. And at one point he made him feel it. With patience, Sadykhov sought the knockout. Elbows were his greatest weapon. And the relentless outcome came with a strong right punch that knocked Motta out cold.
Myktybek Orolbai silences the crowd and finishes local star with a lightning kimura at UFC Baku
Myktybek Orolbai shuts up the fans and finishes off the local star with a lightning kimura on UFC Baku. Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC News
Mkytybek Orolbai stole the limelight from Tofiq Musayev No. UFC Baku. The Kyrgyz received the Azerbaijani with a Kimura and won the fight in the first round, in a match valid for a match (up to 73,8 kg). The fighter won again and achieved the sixth submission of his career.
At 27 years old, Orolbai has a record of 14 wins, two losses and one draw. Musayev, in turn, is a former RIZIN champion and has a stint with Bellator. The Azeri, who fought at home, is a celebrity and the biggest name in MMA in the country.
Results – UFC Baku
MAIN CARD
Light heavyweight (up to 93kg): Jamahal hill x Khalil rountree Jr.
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Raphael Fiziev x Ignatius Bahamondes
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Curtis blaydes x Rizvan Kuniev
Married weight (up to 73,8kg): Myktybek Orolbai finished Tofiq Musayev with a Kimura at 4m35sec. of R1
Light weight (up to 70,3kg.): Nazim Sadykhov derrotou Nikolas Motta by knockout at 4m17sec. from R2
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Muhammad Naimov derrotou Bogdan Grad in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Seokhyeon Ko derrotou Oban Elliot in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Jun Yong Park derrotou Ismail Naurdiev in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-26, 29-26, 29-25)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Dariya Zhelezniakova derrotou Melissa Mullins in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantam weight (up to 61,2kg): Klaudia Sygula derrotou Irina Alekseeva in the unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Tagir Ulanbenkov derrotou Azat Maksum in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2kg): Mohammed Usman derrotou Hamdy Abdelwahab in the unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
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