Ismael Bonfim and Nazim Sadykhov meet on the main card of UFC Fight Night 251. The lightweight bout takes place Saturday, Feb. 15, at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick preview of the matchup.
Ismael Bonfim vs. Nazim Sadykhov UFC Fight Night 251 preview
Bonfim (20-4 MMA, 2-1 UFC) is making his fourth UFC appearance since appearing on Dana White’s Contender Series in September 2022. He started off with two victories but then dropped a November 2023 fight to Benoit Saint-Denis by first-round submission. Bonfim most recently defeated Vinc Pichel by unanimous decision last May.
Sadykhov (9-1-1 MMA, 2-0-1 UFC) is also a Contender Series alum from August 2022. Sadykhov hasn’t lost in three UFC appearance, although he most recently fought to a majority draw against Viacheslav Borshchev in November 2023.
Ismael Bonfim vs. Nazim Sadykhov UFC Fight Night 251 odds
The oddsmakers favor Bonfim at -220, with Sadykhov listed at +176 via FanDuel.
Ismael Bonfim vs. Nazim Sadykhov UFC Fight Night 251 walkout time, how to watch
Bonfim and Sadykhov are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 7:40 p.m. ET. The fight will stream on ESPN+.
For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 251.