Nazim Sadykhov, a formidable 155-pound fighter with an impressive MMA record of 11-1-1 and a perfect 4-0-0 UFC record, is set to face Fares Ziam at UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 on December 6, 2025. Sadykhov's ELO rating of 1081 places him 24 points above his opponent, Ziam (ELO: 1057).
In terms of statistics, Sadykhov boasts a higher takedown accuracy rate of 55% compared to Ziam's 40%, and a slightly lower strike accuracy of 50% versus Ziam's 51%. However, Sadykhov averages more strikes per minute at 5.55.
Given the ELO difference and statistical comparison, Nazim Sadykhov is considered the favorite in this matchup. If betting odds were available, they would likely reflect this favoritism towards Sadykhov, as he holds an advantage in both ratings and statistics.
| Date | Event | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Result | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-06 | UFC 323: Dvalishvili vs. Yan 2 | Fares Ziam | KO/TKO Punches | 2 | 4:59 | Loss | +120 |
| 2025-06-21 | UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. | Nikolas Motta | KO/TKO Punches | 2 | 4:17 | Win | - |
| 2025-02-15 | UFC Fight Night: Cannonier vs. Rodrigues | Ismael Bonfim | KO/TKO | 1 | 5:00 | Win | - |
| 2023-11-11 | UFC 295: Prochazka vs. Pereira | Viacheslav Borshchev | M-DEC | 3 | 5:00 | Win | - |
| 2023-07-15 | UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Bueno Silva | Terrance McKinney | SUB Rear Naked Choke | 2 | 1:07 | Win | - |
| 2023-02-18 | UFC Fight Night: Andrade vs. Blanchfield | Evan Elder | KO/TKO | 3 | 0:38 | Win | - |
| Fight # | Date | Opponent Name | Opponent ELO | Result | ELO Gained | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2025-12-06 | Fares Ziam | 1057 | Loss | -17 | 1064 |
| 5 | 2025-06-21 | Nikolas Motta | 1029 | Win | +20 | 1081 |
| 4 | 2025-02-15 | Ismael Bonfim | 1026 | Win | +20 | 1061 |
| 3 | 2023-11-11 | Viacheslav Borshchev | 1011 | Win | 0 | 1041 |
| 2 | 2023-07-15 | Terrance McKinney | 1026 | Win | +21 | 1041 |
| 1 | 2023-02-18 | Evan Elder | 983 | Win | +20 | 1020 |