Sodiq Yusuff vs Mairon Santos: Nigerian star targets 1st win after 2 losses

At UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Mairon Santos and Sodiq Yusuff square off on the main card of UFC Fight Night 256.

Santos has already established himself in two bouts since his appearance on Season 32 of "The Ultimate Fighter."

Santos defeated Francis Marshall via split decision after stopping Kaan Ofli in the second round of his debut.

The Brazilian who is just 24 takes against Nigeria's 31-year-old Yusuff who is in his first lightweight match since 2021.

After nine UFC bouts, the Nigerian made the decision to increase his weight to 155 pounds.

The 31-year-old Dana White's Contender Series veteran decided to make a change after losing to Edson Barbosa and Diego Lopes back-to-back.

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Due to the short notice of this booking, both guys are forced to compete up a tier from their customary featherweight class.

Despite having a lengthy injury layoff, Yusuff is the more seasoned boxer in this position.

Following a contentious decision victory over Francis Marshall, Santos has demonstrated significant growth and promise.

It is a three round fight scheduled for 1 AM on Sunday, May 18, 2025.