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Camilo Stops Hometown Favorite Sadykhov in Controversial First-Round TKO

The referee’s quick intervention after a knockdown provoked immediate protest from the Baku crowd.

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.