Nigerian UFC star Sodiq Yusuff turns 31 in style.
There is news about Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist Sodiq Yusuff.
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Sodiq Yusuff: Diego Lopes knocks out Nigerian MMA star at UFC 300
Nigerian MMA star Sodiq Yusuff was knocked out by Diego Lopes at UFC 300.
Yusuff who currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship is trending for his activity off the octagon.
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18:40 - 11.04.2024
Sodiq Yusuff: Nigerian MMA star set to shock the world at UFC 300
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Sodiq Yusuff turns 31
On Sunday, May 19, 2023, Yusuff turned 31 and took to social media to celebrate.
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Along with the photos was a message that said, "You are Lisa Simpson" Happy birthday to me 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉."
Diego Lopes knocks out Nigerian MMA star Sodiq Yusuff at UFC 300
At UFC 300 in Las Vegas, Yusuff was knocked out by Diego Lopes.
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The contest, which was supposed to last three rounds, ended prematurely.
After dropping his Nigerian opponent with an uppercut in the clinch, the Brazilian featherweight pursued him to the mat and finished with punches.
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The bout was interrupted by referee Mark Smith at 1 minute and 29 seconds into the opening round.
Sodiq Yusuff lost for the second time in a row, dropping to 13-4.
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