Overview
- Matheus Camilo secured a first-round TKO over Nazim Sadykhov after landing a right hand that dropped Sadykhov and following with ground strikes that prompted the referee to stop the fight.
- The finish was recorded at roughly 94 seconds and was posted and shared widely on UFC/X and by major outlets within hours of the fight.
- Sadykhov loudly protested the stoppage at the National Gymnastics Arena and the hometown crowd reacted angrily as officials upheld the call.
- Camilo told Michael Bisping after the fight that he supported the stoppage, called Sadykhov a great warrior, and extended his streak to back-to-back UFC wins.
- Sadykhov entered UFC Baku as Azerbaijan’s “Black Wolf” with a strong home record, and the quick stoppage raises questions about referee timing and how the loss could affect his trajectory in the promotion.