Nazim "Black Wolf" Sadykhov is set to face Nikolas "Iron" Motta in an undercard bout at UFC on ABC 8 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Both fighters will battle it out in the Lightweight division, as Jamahal Hill and Khalil Rountree command the main event.
Sadykhov has a solid record of fights since turning pro, razor-sharp from recent TKO wins, showcasing his skills against opponents like Ismael Bonfim. His ability to deliver finishes makes him a force against Motta. In contrast, Motta's experience hails from intense matchups and decisions favoring him but suffers setbacks via KO losses.
What time is Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta fight
Live coverage for the Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta main card will start at 12:00 PM EST on ESPN+. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta Ring Walks (approx.) |
USA and Canada (EST) | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 12:00 PM | 02:20 PM |
USA and Canada (PT) | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 09:00 AM | 11:20 AM |
UK and Ireland (GMT) | Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 04:00 PM | 06:20 PM |
Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, June 22, 2025 | 03:00 AM | 05:20 AM |
The UFC on ABC 8 event takes place today, June 21, 2025, at Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event starts at 02:20 PM EST. The main card features Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree as the main event. Nazim Sadykhov will face off against Nikolas Motta in a lightweight bout on the undercard.
Please note that the ring walk time for Sadykhov vs Motta may vary. This depends on how long the preceding fights last. Make sure to check the start times for your specific location as they can differ based on time zones.
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How and where to watch the Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta Fight
You can watch Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta via ESPN+.
Region | Live-streaming |
USA | ESPN |
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Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta Betting Odds
- Favorite: Nazim Sadykhov : 1.2 (-420)
- Underdog: Nikolas Motta : 4.6 (+360)
Method of victory | Nazim Sadykhov | Nikolas Motta |
By KO/TKO or disqualification | 2.3 (+130) | 8.0 (+700) |
By decision or technical decision | 4.7 (+370) | 9.5 (+850) |
Nazim Sadykhov stands as the strong favorite with odds of 1.2 (-420). A $100 bet on him nets a $23 profit if he wins by knockout at odds of 2.3 (+130). Nikolas Motta faces long odds at 4.6 (+360) to win. His payout skyrockets to $750 on a $100 bet if he lands a KO, with odds set at 8.0 (+700). Motta's chances by decision pose an even steeper challenge at 9.5 (+850). Sadykhov also leads in decision winnings, offering a return of $370 for the same stake with odds of 4.7 (+370).
Fighters Details
Nazim Sadykhov
- Nationality: Azerbaijan
- Height: 178 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 12
- Record: 10 / 1 / 1
Nikolas Motta
- Nationality: Brazil
- Height: 173 cm
- Weight: 70.3 kg
- Total Fights: 20
- Record: 15 / 5 / 0
Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta Fight Card
- Jamahal Hill vs Khalil Rountree
- Rafael Fiziev vs Ignacio Bahamondes
- Curtis Blaydes vs Rizvan Kuniev
- Tofiq Musayev vs Myktybek Orolbai
- Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta
- Muhammadjon Naimov vs Bogdan Grad
- Tagir Ulanbekov vs Azat Maksum
- Ismail Naurdiev vs Jun Yong Park
- Melissa Mullins vs Darya Zheleznyakova
- Hamdy Abdelwahab vs Mohammed Usman
- Seok Hyeon Ko vs Oban Elliott
- Irina Alekseeva vs Klaudia Sygula