UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza is a mixed martial arts event organized by one of the largest mixed martial arts promotions, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). The event is scheduled to be headlined by Sodiq Yusuff and Edson Barboza in a five-round featherweight bout at UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada in the United States on October 14, 2023.
Sodiq Yusuff has a professional MMA record of 13 wins and 2 losses, whereas his opponent Edson Barboza has a professional MMA record of 23 wins and 11 losses to his record. Soddiq Yusuff is on a two-fight winning streak having defeated Alex Caceres and Dan Shainis in his last two fights, whereas Barboza also defeated Billy Quarantino in his recent bout.
Sodiq Yusuff vs. Edson Barboza
Sodiq Yusuff will lock horns against Edson Barboza in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza on October 14, 2023. The duo will face each other in a five-round featherweight bout. Both the fighters have secured victories in their previous bouts, Yusuff is on a two-fight winning streak while entering the octagon against Barboza.
Sodiq Yusuff vs. Edson Barboza Stats
| Stats | Sodiq Yusuff | Edson Barboza |
| Record | 13-2 (6 KOs) | 23-11 (14 KOs) |
| Championship | - | - |
| Age | 30 | 37 |
| Height | 1.75m | 1.8m |
| Division(s) | Featherweight | Featherweight |
| Reach | 71” | 75 |
| Win Streak (Active) | 2 | 0 |
| Professional Debut | 2016 | 2009 |
Sodiq Yusuff Losses
In his professional mixed martial arts career, Sodiq Yusuff has suffered 2 losses. His first professional loss came against Luis Gomez at Titan FC 47: Yusuff vs. Gomez on December 15, 2017. His second loss was handed over to him by Arnold Allen at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland on April 10, 2021.
Sodiq Yusuff vs. Luis Gomez
Sodiq Yusuff locked horns with Luis Gomez for the featherweight championship at Titan FC 47: Yusuff vs. Gomez on December 15, 2017. Gomez knocked out Yusuff in the very first round of the fight and won via KO.
Sodiq Yusuff vs. Arnold Allen
Sodiq Yusuff squared off with Arnold Allen at UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland on April 10, 2021, in a featherweight bout. Allen and Yusuff went the distance and in the end, the judges decided the fight in Yusuff’s favor as Allen was declared the winner via unanimous decision.
FAQs
A. Sodiq Yusuff has lost 2 fights in his professional career.
A. He has a professional MMA record of 13 wins and 2 losses.
A. Sodiq Yusuff will fight next on October 14, 2023.
A. Sodiq Yusuff is scheduled to face Edson Barboza in his next fight.
A. Edson Barboza has a professional MMA record of 23 wins and 11 losses.
