19 Facts About Sodiq Yusuff

Sodiq Yusuff grew up in a polygamist community, with his father having four wives, and the four of them lived together as a unit.

Sodiq Yusuff's extended family has never visited the United States and is still living in Nigeria, having a hard time getting visas.

Sodiq Yusuff attributed his fascination in battle during his formative years to anime, which led to his MMA career.

Sodiq Yusuff won against his next three opponents, including Chuka Willis and John Ramirez.

At Brave CF 10, Sodiq Yusuff won his lone fight with Brave Combat Federation by first-round TKO over Ireland's Dylan Tuke.

Sodiq Yusuff appeared on Dana White's Contender Series 14 on July 24,2018, facing Mike Davis.

Sodiq Yusuff made his UFC debut on December 2,2018 at UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs Tuivasa against Suman Mokhtarian.

Sodiq Yusuff won the fight via technical knockout in round one.

Sodiq Yusuff's second fight came on March 30,2019 at Philadelphia, facing Sheymon Moraes, at UFC on ESPN 2.

Sodiq Yusuff faced Gabriel Benitez on August 17,2019 at UFC 241.

Sodiq Yusuff won the fight via knockout in round one.

Sodiq Yusuff faced Andre Fili on January 18,2020 at UFC 246.

Sodiq Yusuff was expected to face Edson Barboza on October 11,2020 at UFC Fight Night 179.

Sodiq Yusuff faced Arnold Allen on April 10,2021 at UFC on ABC 2.

Sodiq Yusuff faced Alex Caceres on March 12,2022 at UFC Fight Night 203.

Sodiq Yusuff was scheduled to face Giga Chikadze on September 17,2022 at UFC Fight Night 210.

Sodiq Yusuff faced Don Shainis October 1,2022, at UFC Fight Night 211.

Sodiq Yusuff submitted Shainis via guillotine choke 30 seconds into the bout.

Sodiq Yusuff became a US citizen during the training camp for his fight at UFC 246 against Andre Fili.