Age, Biography and Wiki
Sodiq Yusuff was born on 19 May, 1993 in Lagos, Nigeria, is a Nigerian and American mixed martial artist. Discover Sodiq Yusuff's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 30 years old?
| Popular As |
Sodiq Yusuff |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
30 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
19 May, 1993 |
| Birthday |
19 May |
| Birthplace |
Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality |
American
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He is a member of famous Artist with the age 30 years old group.
Sodiq Yusuff Height, Weight & Measurements
At 30 years old, Sodiq Yusuff height is 5ft 9in and Weight 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb).
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5ft 9in |
| Weight |
145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Sodiq Yusuff Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Sodiq Yusuff worth at the age of 30 years old? Sodiq Yusuff’s income source is mostly from being a successful Artist. He is from American. We have estimated Sodiq Yusuff's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Artist |
Sodiq Yusuff Social Network
Timeline
Sodiq Yusuff (born May 19, 1993) is a Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
As of February 13, 2024, he is #13 in the UFC featherweight rankings.
Being born in Lagos, Nigeria, his father is from Ibadan while his mother was born in Lagos.
He grew up in a polygamist community, with his father having four wives, and the four of them lived together as a unit.
Yusuff claims he is one of 16 children in the family, with four siblings with his birth mother.
When he was nine years old, his mother took him and his younger brother to the United States.
His extended family has never visited the United States and is still living in Nigeria, having a hard time getting visas.
Yusuff attributed his fascination in battle during his formative years to anime, which led to his MMA career.
At Shogun Fights 14, where he made his MMA debut, he defeated Alvin Mercer by second-round TKO.
Yusuff won against his next three opponents, including Chuka Willis and John Ramirez.
Then, in round one of CFFC 66, he eliminated Vladim Ogar.
At Titan FC 47, he competed against Luis Gomez for the Featherweight Championship and was defeated in the opening frame.
At Brave CF 10, Yusuff won his lone fight with Brave Combat Federation by first-round TKO over Ireland's Dylan Tuke.
Yusuff appeared on Dana White's Contender Series 14 on July 24, 2018, facing Mike Davis.
He won the fight via unanimous decision.
With this win, Yusuff was awarded a contract by the UFC.
Yusuff made his UFC debut on December 2, 2018 at UFC Fight Night: dos Santos vs. Tuivasa against Suman Mokhtarian.
He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.
This win earned him the Performance of the Night award.
Yusuff's second fight came on March 30, 2019 at Philadelphia, 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.
Yusuff was expected to face Edson Barboza on October 11, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 179.
However, Yusuff pulled out of the fight on September 22 for undisclosed reasons.
Yusuff faced Arnold Allen on April 10, 2021 at UFC on ABC 2.
He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Yusuff faced Alex Caceres on March 12, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 203.
Utilizing leg kicks throughout the bout, Yusuff won the bout via unanimous decision.
Yusuff was scheduled to face Giga Chikadze on September 17, 2022 at UFC Fight Night 210.
However, the week before the event, Chikadze withdrew for due to injury and the bout was cancelled.
Yusuff faced Don Shainis on October 1, 2022, at UFC Fight Night 211.
He submitted Shainis via guillotine choke 30 seconds into the bout.
After a year-long layoff, Yusuff fought Edson Barboza on October 14, 2023, at UFC Fight Night 230.
He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
This fight earned his Fight of the Night award.
