Lightweight#16 RankedACTIVE

Sodiq Yusuff

13-5

Age

Height

5'9"

Weight

1555 lbs

Reach

71"

Avg Fight Time

11:13

Gym

—

UFC Record

6-4(10 bouts)

Wins By

2 KO 1 Sub 3 Dec

Losses By

1 KO 0 Sub 3 Dec

Wins by Rd

R1 3R3 3

Last 5

WLWLL

Finish Rate

54%

Bonuses

Style

MMA

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Last Fight2025-05-17

L - Mairon Santos

KO/TKOR1 2:14

Punches to Head At Distance

Opponent Last Bout

W - Muhammad NaimovDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Fight History

WIN

vs Suman Mokhtarian

UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs. Tuivasa· 2025-09-27

KO/TKO

Punches to Head At Distance

R1 2:14

KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 2:14

LOSS

vs Arnold Allen

UFC Fight Night: Vettori vs. Holland· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Sheymon Moraes

UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Gaethje· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Mairon Santos

UFC Fight Night: Burns vs. Morales· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Edson Barboza

UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R5 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00

WIN

vs Don Shainis

UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan· 2025-09-27

Submission

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard

R1 0:30

SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R1 0:30

WIN

vs Alex Caceres

UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Ankalaev· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Diego Lopes

UFC 300: Pereira vs. Hill· 2024-04-13

KO/TKO

Punches to Head From Back Control

R1 1:29

KO/TKOPunches to Head From Back Control·R1 1:29

WIN

vs Andre Fili

UFC 246: McGregor vs. Cowboy· 2020-01-18

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Gabriel Benitez

UFC 241: Cormier vs. Miocic 2· 2019-08-17

KO/TKO

Punch to Head At Distance

R1 4:14

KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 4:14

Fighter Archetype

Technical Striker

Outside Fighter

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

5.3/min

Grappling

0.36 TD

Defense

54%

⚖️Sodiq adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation

16 rounds of fight film analyzed

🎯

Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level

63%

Of striking volume

Mastery Progress

Primary Arsenal

High Importance

Knees

56%of arsenal

0%100%

Medium Importance

Leg Kicks

50%of arsenal

0%100%

Supporting Techniques

🥊Head/Hand

Head Kicks

38%

⭐Other

Uppercuts

38%

🤼Clinch

Elbows

31%

Common Combinations

Distance → Clinch

2× detected

Clinch → Takedown

2× detected

Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data

Striking Pattern Analysis

◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (63%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (119%) of offensive output.
◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 245% of offense - limited but refined.
▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

67% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

33% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)

Punch to Head At Distance

50% of KOs

Punches to Head At Distance

50% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)

Standing/Scramble

Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard

100% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 67% KO/TKO, 33% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.3) and Strike Def% (54%).

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (8/100). Opponents exploit this.

⏱️

Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (89% in R3). Front-loads pressure.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

49%

Average

0%100%

Striking Defense

54%

Average

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

46% acc79%

Clinch

65% acc13%

Ground

68% acc9%

Striking Differential+0.98/min

5.27 landed/min4.29 absorbed/min

5.27

Landed/Min

4.29

Absorbed/Min

0.49

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed650

Sig. Strikes Attempted1326

Key Insights

Sodiq is a distance-first striker, with 81% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (25%).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 79% of output at range with 46% accuracy.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

23%

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

63%

Above Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

23%(est)

Landed

Defended

Total

Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage

0.36

TD / 15min

0.36

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

23%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

3 total attempts

Early Hunter

100%

Key Insights

Rarely initiates takedowns (0.36/15min).

Lower TD accuracy (23%).

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

1,300

1.38

Ratio

Absorbed

944

Chin Rating

Average

KD Exchange

8/8

KD Recovery

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

33.1

Moderate

Strikes/Min

5.8

Standing %

84%

R3 vs R1 Output

89%

Slight Fade

Key Insights

⚙️ High engagement score (33.1) - maintains relentless pace.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 10 fights

R1 Control

0:56

R2 Control

0:52

R3 Control

0:45

R1 to Final

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Increases leg kicks late in fights (+9.2pp in R3).

Target Selection Evolution

Head

+0.6pp

Body

-9.8pp

Leg

+9.2pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-4.8pp

Round Patterns

⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Championship Rounds

Based on 1 five-round fight

Rounds 1-3 Avg

21.5

sig strikes / round

Rounds 4-5 Avg

32.5

sig strikes / round

Output Change

151%

R4-5 vs R1-3

Championship Ready

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule

Opponent quality and career progression

Avg Opponent ELO

2941

Elite

Career-wide opponent strength

Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)

/ 4

0% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights