Sodiq Yusuff
Sodiq Olamide Yusuff is a Nigerian–American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the Featherweight division. As of July 14, 2020, he is #11 in the UFC featherweight rankings.Early career
Yusuff started fighting MMA professionally in 2016. He has fought under numerous organizations and amassed a record of 6-1 before competing in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Season 2, Episode 6.Yusuff appeared in Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series Season 2, Episode 6 web-series program on July 24, 2018, facing Mike Davis. He won the fight via unanimous decision. With this win, Yusuff was awarded a contract with UFC.Yusuff made his UFC debut on December 2, 2018 at against Suman Mokhtarian. He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.
Yusuff's second fight came on March 30, 2019 at, facing Sheymon Moraes, at UFC on ESPN 2. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Yusuff faced Gabriel Benítez on August 17, 2019 at UFC 241. He won the fight via knockout in round one.
Yusuff faced Andre Fili on January 18, 2020 at UFC 246. He won the fight by unanimous decision.Personal life
Yusuff became a U.S. citizen during the training camp for his fight at UFC 246 against Andre Fili.
