Sodiq Yusuff: Nigerian UFC Star marries Ashley Hall

Nigerian UFC lightweight star Sodiq Olamide Yusuff exchanged vows with his American fiancée, Ashley Hall.

Photos of the wedding ceremony have gone viral on social media.

Yusuff announced the wedding to Ashley Hall on several posts on his official social media platforms.

It was a collaborative post featuring Yusuff and Hall with a message that said, "GOTTA ASK MY WIFE."

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The marriage did not have any element of Nigerian cultural ties as Yusuff wore a black suit and Hall wore a wedding gown.

The outdoor ceremony, set against a lush green backdrop with circular stone arch.

Yusuff, born in Lagos, Nigeria emerged as a formidable force in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in recent years.

With a professional record of 13 wins and 5 losses, Yusuff rose from Lagos—to the global stage of mixed martial arts.

His career took off after moving to the United States debuting in the UFC in 2017.

He has competed in 11 UFC events including a unanimous decision win on Dana White's Contender Series in 2018.

Yusuff's rise in the featherweight division has come to a halt in recent years as he is yet to win in the UFC since 2022.

His most recent setbacks include a decision loss to Edson Barboza in 2023.

Then a knockout defeat to Diego Lopes in 2024, and a decision loss to Mairon Santos earlier in 2025.