BREAKING: Knockout artists set for featherweight bout at UFC Vegas 81 in October
As the UFC proceeds with its events, including the upcoming pay-per-view in Salt Lake City, Utah this weekend, preparations are already underway for fights scheduled for the next quarter.
Based on the recent reports from MMA Junkie, a featherweight fight between Sodiq Yusuff and Edson Barboza is expected for the UFC Vegas 81 card. The two will face off at the Apex Centre on October 14, 2023:
"Buckle up for this one! Edson Barboza and Sodiq Yusuff have agreed to a featherweight clash this fall."
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Buckle up for this one! Edson Barboza and Sodiq Yusuff have agreed to a featherweight clash this fall. 💥
News via @mma_kings & @MikeBohn
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'Junior' is aiming to secure consecutive victories following his knockout of Billy Quarantillo at a Fight Night event in April. After moving down to featherweight in May 2020, the experienced lightweight contender has maintained a record of 3-3 in the new weight class.
On the other hand, Yusuff bounced back from a previous decision loss to highly-ranked contender Arnold Allen with a win against Alex Caceres in March 2022. In his latest outing, 'Super Sodiq' secured a victory over short-notice opponent Don Shainis by submitting him with a guillotine choke in round one.
The current UFC Vegas 81 fight roster on October 14 includes:
Edson Barboza vs. Sodiq Yusuff
Irina Alekseeva vs. Melissa Dixon
Emily Ducote vs. Ashley Yoder