Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta Pick, 06/21/2025 Predictions UFC Baku Odds

Nazim Sadykhov vs Nikolas Motta

UFC Baku

Baku Crystal Hall in Baku, Azerbaijan

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Nazim Sadykhov will face off with Nikolas Motta at UFC Baku on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The moneyline has Sadykhov at -455 while Motta is priced at +350.

Nazim "Black Wolf" Sadykhov walks into the Octagon with a mark of 10-1-1. The 31-year-old records a weight of 155 lbs and stands in at 5'10". The southpaw fighter extends his reach 69". Nikolas "Iron" Motta measures 5'9" and tips the scales at 155 lbs. The orthodox fighter comes into this fight with a mark of 15-5-0 (1 NC). The 32-year-old reaches 70". Regarding significant strikes, Nazim Sadykhov connects on 4.70 per min and Nikolas Motta is landing 3.64 significant strikes per minute. Sadykhov is connecting on 46% of the significant strikes he throws while Motta connects on 37%. Concerning the fighter's defense, "Black Wolf" absorbs 5.66 significant strikes per min and "Iron" takes 4.50. Sadykhov also defends against 47% of the significant strikes that are aimed in his direction while Motta thwarts 56% of them.

In terms of takedowns, Nazim Sadykhov is the more productive grappler as he is averaging a takedown 1.54 times per 15 min. Sadykhov is taking his opponents to the canvas on 62% of his attempts and defending 75% of all takedowns attempted by his opposition. Motta is taking his opponents to the canvas on 10% of his takedown tries and stuffing 82% of the attempts against him. Regarding going for the sub, Sadykhov is the lesser skilled fighter by attempting 0.3 finishes per 3 rds while Motta attempts 0.8 finishes per 15 min.

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In his last bout, Nazim Sadykhov faced Ismael Bonfim and ended up getting the victory in the fight by TKO via a doctor's stoppage in round 1. Bonfim ended up landing 26 of 43 of the strikes he let go in total for this contest. Sadykhov finished this fight landing 14 of 49 total strikes. When talking about significant strikes, Bonfim landed 26 of 42, giving him a percentage of 61%. He finished the fight landing 14 of 29 significant strikes to the head. On the other side of the cage, Sadykhov ended up landing 28% of his significant strikes by connecting on 13 of 46. Out of all the significant strikes thrown, he connected on 9 of 35 pointed at the head. 92% of the significant strikes connected on by Bonfim and 92% of them landed by Sadykhov were tallied at a distance.

In the last Octagon appearance for Nikolas Motta, he faced off with Maheshate and took home the win by unanimous decision in round 3. Maheshate ended up landing 94% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance and Motta landed 85% of the significant strikes he attempted at distance. Motta landed 46% of the significant strikes he attempted by connecting on 78 of 166. He ended up landing 61 of 144 significant strikes directed at the head. Maheshate ended up connecting on 56 of 169 significant strikes in that contest. Of those significant strikes, he connected on 29 of 133 to the head. Regarding total strikes thrown in that contest, Maheshate ended up landing 60 of 173 while Motta ended up connecting on 87 of 183 of the strikes he threw in total.

Other bouts on the card to keep an eye on

One more match to look forward to is when Muhammad Naimov meets Bogdan Grad. Naimov walks into the Octagon with a mark of 12-3-0. The 30-year-old weighs in at 145 lbs and measures 5'9". The orthodox fighter has a reach of 70". Grad stands 5'8" and is fighting at 145 lbs. The orthodox fighter steps into the cage holding a record of 15-2-0. The 29-year-old has a wingspan of 70". In the grappling category, Muhammad Naimov is able to score a takedown 1.85 times per 3 rds and Bogdan Grad scores a takedown 3.50 times per 3 rds. When it comes to striking, Naimov connects on 2.94 strikes per min and connects on 41% of the strikes that he attempts. On the other side we have Bogdan Grad, who connects on 52% of the strikes he has tried and is landing 5.83 per minute.

If you're going to be watching the fights, don't miss when Oban Elliott is set to clash with Seokhyeon Ko. Ko steps into the cage with a mark of 11-2-0. The 31-year-old records a weight of 170 lbs and comes in at 5'10". The southpaw fighter extends his reach 71". Elliott measures 6'0" and weighs in at 170 lbs. The orthodox fighter looks to add a win to his career record of 12-2-0. The 27-year-old extends his reach 72". Regarding wrestling, Seokhyeon Ko stops 50% of the takedowns fighters have gone for and is finishing his takedowns on 33% of his tries. Elliott is taking his opponents to the mat on 50% of the attempts he tries and thwarts 72% of all takedown tries against him. With reference to striking, Ko is taking 3.33 strikes per min and he deals 3.60 strikes per min. Elliott, at the same time, is absorbing 2.25 strikes per min and deals 4.26 per minute.

Who will win tonight's UFC match against the spread?

Guy Bruhn's Pick: Take Nikolas Motta (+350)

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