Azerbaijani fighter Nazim Sadykhov and Brazilian opponent Nikolas Motta have been awarded the Performance of the Night bonus for their thrilling showdown at UFC Fight Night in Baku.
Their lightweight bout was named the most entertaining fight of the evening, captivating fans with its dramatic momentum shift, Idman.biz reports.
Despite losing the first round, Sadykhov staged a powerful comeback in the second, finishing Motta via knockout. The explosive nature of the fight earned both athletes a $100,000 bonus from UFC management.
Their bout stood out among the 12 fights on the card, further adding to the significance of Baku’s debut as a UFC host city.
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