Lightweight competitor Nazim Sadykhov is scheduled to fight Matheus Camilo on the main card of UFC Fight Night 280 at the Crystal Palace in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Sadykhov enters the matchup following a second-round technical knockout loss against Fares Ziam in December, which ended his 12-fight unbeaten streak.
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The 32-year-old fighter holds an overall professional record of 11-2-1, including a 4-1-1 standing within the UFC promotions.
Sadykhov recently established a new training facility in Las Vegas alongside partners Charlie and George Quinn to adjust his physical preparation after his last defeat.
"Hard-nose, powerful guy, size, likes to throw heavy, wrestle heavy, grapple heavy – but I'm going to have puzzles for him he won't be able to solve," said Sadykhov.
The lightweight fighter noted that this upcoming bout marks a specific transition point in his mixed martial arts trajectory inside the Octagon.
"I think this is the first time in the UFC where I'm actually going to be the veteran, and I'm going to take full advantage," said Sadykhov.
Sadykhov expressed confidence regarding his preparation framework and overall condition heading into the scheduled international event.
"I feel great, I had an amazing camp with amazing people, I surrounded myself with purely professionals, the best of the best, so I'm more ready than ever before," Sadykhov said.
The athlete emphasized his motivation to deliver an improved performance relative to his prior promotional outing.
