Nikolas Motta withstands brutal elbows, but is knocked out by the 'home favorite' at UFC Baku . Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC News
The only fighter born in Brazil, Nikolas Motta had a tough mission, but couldn't come away with the victory. Facing Nazim Sadykhov , the Minas Gerais native suffered from elbows and pressure from the home fighter and was knocked out in the second round. The fight was valid for the lightweight division (up to 70,3kg) at UFC Baku this Saturday (21).
See too
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 silences the crowd and submits local star with a lightning-fast kimura at UFC Baku . Photo: Reproduction/X/UFC News
Mkytybek Orolbai stole the spotlight from Tofiq Musayev at UFC Baku . The Kyrgyz fighter met the Azerbaijani with a Kimura and won the fight in the first round, in a catchweight bout (up to 73,8kg). The fighter returns to winning ways and achieves his sixth career submission victory.
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 vs. Khalil Rountree Jr.
Lightweight (up to 70,3kg): Rafael Fiziev x Ignacio Bahamondes
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Curtis Blaydes vs. Rizvan Kuniev
Catchweight (up to 73,8kg): Myktybek Orolbai submitted Tofiq Musayev with a Kimura at 4:35 of Round 1.
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Nazim Sadykhov defeated Nikolas Motta by knockout at 4:17 of round 2.
Featherweight (up to 65,7kg): Muhammad Naimov defeated Bogdan Grad by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
PRELIMINARY CARD
Welterweight (up to 77kg): Seokhyeon Ko defeated Oban Elliot by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Middleweight (up to 83,9kg): Jun Yong Park defeated Ismail Naurdiev by unanimous decision (29-26, 29-26, 29-25).
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Dariya Zhelezniakova defeated Melissa Mullins by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Klaudia Sygula defeated Irina Alekseeva by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Tagir Ulanbenkov defeated Azat Maksum by unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2kg): Mohammed Usman defeated Hamdy Abdelwahab by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Exclusive: Michael PQD talks about his brutal UFC debut victory.
Read More about: Myktybek Orolbai, Nazim Sadykhov, Nikolas Motta, Tofiq Musayev, UFC, UFC Baku
You need to log in to comment.