Nazim Sadykhov VS Farès Ziam

Farès Ziam delivered a buzzer-beating finish against Nazim Sadykhov. Ziam used his length to keep Sadykhov at bay in the first round, mixing in wrestling to neutralize Sadykhov's pressure. The second round was largely a tactical striking battle until the final seconds. Just as the ten-second clapper sounded, Ziam landed a devastating elbow along the fence that dropped Sadykhov cold, forcing the stoppage at 4:59, just one second before the round ended.

A stylistic clash of striking philosophies. Nazim Sadykhov is a pressure fighter who thrives in the pocket with boxing combinations. Farès Ziam is a long, rangy kickboxer who manages distance masterfully. Sadykhov must get inside Ziam's significant reach advantage (75" vs 69") to win.