Matheus Camilo defends UFC Baku stoppage, calls out Matt Frevola
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 1:01 AM
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
Matheus Camilo addressed the controversy surrounding his stoppage win at UFC Fight Night 280 in Baku on June 27. Referee Rich Mitchell halted the fight against Nazim Sadykhov 91 seconds into the round, a decision some viewed as premature. Camilo believes it was appropriate since Sadykhov was not actively defending himself. He expressed a desire to fight again in November, potentially against Frevola, who has not fought since October and has three consecutive losses.
- •Camilo stopped Sadykhov via referee decision early in Round 1.
- •He argues that Sadykhov was in a non-defensive position.
- •Camilo aims for a November fight, possibly in New York.
- •Frevola has not competed since October and is seeking a matchup.
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Matheus Camilo explains why UFC Baku stoppage wasn't early, calls out Matt Frevola
"Matheus Camilo is confident his UFC Baku finish was an on-point stoppage by referee Rich Mitchell.
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