Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta

Nazim Sadykhov is set to face Brazil’s Nikolas Motta. Sadykhov’s got the hometown advantage and both are on winning streaks.

Core Stats Comparison

Striking Breakdown:

Both fighters fall below the elite mark in striking accuracy, but Nazim Sadykhov holds a clear edge at 46% versus Nikolas Motta's 37%. On the defensive end, the roles reverse—Motta defends 56% of strikes compared to Sadykhov’s 47%.

When it comes to output, both fighters have negative striking differentials, meaning they absorb more than they land. Motta lands 3.64 significant strikes per minute and absorbs 4.5, while Sadykhov has higher output at 4.76 SLpM, but also absorbs significantly more at 5.66.

Grappling Breakdown:

The grappling edge clearly belongs to Sadykhov. He averages 1.54 takedowns per 15 minutes with a 62% takedown accuracy, while Motta has yet to land a takedown in the UFC (0% accuracy).

That said, Motta’s takedown defense is strong at 82%, compared to Sadykhov’s respectable 75%. Submission threat is minimal on both sides, with Sadykhov averaging 0.3 subs and Motta at 0.0.

Summary:

Sadykhov’s higher striking output and superior grappling metrics give him multiple paths to victory—if he can tighten up his defense. Motta’s strong takedown defense and cleaner strike avoidance could help him stay in the fight, but if Sadykhov mixes in his wrestling, he holds the momentum on paper.