Lightweight: Nazim Sadykhov Vs. Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada
Tale of the tape
28-years-old
5’10”
Brooklyn, New York, US
LAW MMA
6-1
4 KO/TKOs, 1 Submission
Combined opponent’s record: 12-6
Ahmad Suhail Hannanzada
26-years-old
6’1″
Kabul, Afghanistan
International Hosharafu Federation
8-1
3 KO/TKOs, 4 Submissions
Combined opponent’s record: 16-5
Pros and Cons
Nazim Sadykhov
Pros
- Heavy hands/Hits hard
- Physically strong
- Fast starter
- Solid TDD
- Submission threat
- Good back take
- Good knees
- Damaging ground and pound
- Good output
- High work rate
Cons
- Throws himself off balance
- Gives up his back
- Sloppy spinning kicks
- Easily put against the cage
Ahmad Suhail Hassanzada
Pros
- Submission threat
- Dangerous off his back
- Scrambles well
- Good elbows
- Good long punches
- Long jab
- Active diverse submission attack
- Good ground and pound
Cons
- Poor TDD
Who has the advantage?
Striking: Sadykhov
Speed: Even
Output/Volume: Sadykhov
Kickboxing: Hassanzada
Striking defense: Even
Footwork/movement: Sadykhov
Wrestling: Sadykhov
Grappling: Hassanzada
More likely to finish on the mat: Hassanzada
Gas tank: Even
Prediction: I thought going into this fight it would be a clear win for Sadykhov. After watching the tape on Hassanzada however, he is a dangerous opponent for the American.
Sadykhov is a dangerous power striker that can end this fight at any time through three rounds. We haven’t got to see much of the striking from Hassanzada because for some reason guys keep taking him down. I say that because on the mat is where he’s best. Hassanzada has bad takedown defense but is the type of guy that can win rounds off his back as he attacks more.
I don’t think he has to worry about Sadykhov taking him down so we will get to see more of the striking from Hassanzada. With his stance and hand position, I can easily see Sadykhov finishing Hassanzada. If Sadykhov fights composed and picks his shots I see him cruising. If he’s caught slipping I can see Hassanzada jumping on his back and finishing. The pick is Sadykhov because I think his power and takedown defense are too good.
