Nazim Sadykhov not focused on Slava Borshchev rematch

LAS VEGAS – Nazim Sadykhov and Viacheslav Borshchev turned straight away basic Nov. 11 at UFC 295 in New York, however don’t anticipate them to run it again any time quickly.

The 2 fighters engaged in a back-and-forth brawl that resulted in a draw – and a $50,000 Fight of the Night bonus. Nevertheless, each fighters appear to need contemporary matchups, at the very least within the speedy.

“I don’t have an unique factor the place I’ve to get this one again,” Sadykhov not too long ago advised MMA Junkie on the crimson carpet earlier than the fifteenth Annual World MMA Awards at Sahara Theater. “He’s that good that he’s most likely going to be within the high 10. And inshallah, I’m going to be within the high 10 as effectively. Perhaps down the street (we’ll combat once more), however proper now I simply wish to preserve combating, preserve going, and see the place my street takes me.

“I’m not dying for a rematch. … Not proper now. However each of these fights, together with this one proper right here with ‘Slava Claus’, it’s doable sooner or later. However proper now, we simply preserve transferring ahead and take different fights.”

Sadykhov isn’t salty concerning the draw. Why? As a result of he went again and watched, and thought the judges acquired it proper. There’s room for enchancment for certain. Sadykhov is optimistic needed adjustments will probably be made forward of his subsequent combat.

“I acquired a few bumps and bruises from the combat, however I’m simply so completely happy the MMA world reacted the best way that they did. I’m completely happy that the followers loved the combat and that’s it. That’s what I’m right here for: the large fights, the great fights, the thrilling fights, the Fight of the Month, the Struggle of the Yr, the Struggle of the Night time. That’s what Nazim Sadykhov is right here for.

“… We’re already engaged on (my subsequent combat). So long as I’m wholesome, I’m going to be combating. So long as I’m combating, there’s going to be pleasure. I’m in search of a March-April return. Maybe UFC 300. Maybe a Struggle Night time or one thing in March. However we’re focusing on March and April proper now.”