Sodiq Yusuff vs Edson Barboza – Fight Preview & Analysis

UFC Fight Night: Yusuff vs. Barboza is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. In one of the matchups on the fight card, Sodiq “Super” Yusuff will take on Edson “Junior” Barboza in the Featherweight Bout. You can view the full UFC Fight Night card.

Yusuff brings a unique orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ reach. In contrast, Barboza, an orthodox fighter, stands with a 75″ reach. These variations in their styles can have a significant impact inside the Octagon.

With a 49% striking accuracy, Yusuff has shown his precision in landing significant strikes, averaging around 5.29 per minute. On the other hand, Barboza boasts a 44% striking accuracy, landing approximately 4 significant strikes per minute.

In this post, we will break down Sodiq Yusuff vs. Edson Barboza matchup. Let’s take a look at the fighter’s ages, their height, records, reach, fight stats, and more below ⤵

The 31-year-old, Sodiq Yusuff is coming in with a 13-2-0 record. Yusuff will be fighting for the first time since a win via submission against Don Shainis at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan in October.

Barboza, meanwhile, is coming off a KO/TKO win against Billy Quarantillo on October 1, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs. Allen and holds a 23-11-0 record.

Sodiq Yusuff has a orthodox fighting stance with an 71″ reach. The 38-year-old Edson Barboza is an orthodox fighter with a 75″ reach. An orthodox fighter stands with their left side forward and jabs with their left hand. The southpaw fighter is the opposite. Southpaw stands with their right side forward and jabs with their right hand. In most cases, orthodox fighters are right-handed; if you are left-handed, you fight southpaw.

Sodiq Yusuff stats

→ Yusuff’s striking accuracy is 49%.
→ Yusuff lands 5.29 significant strikes per minute.
→ Yusuff’s takedown accuracy is 12%.
→ Yusuff’s takedown average is 0.18 per 15 minutes.
→ Yusuff’s takedown defense is 70%.

Yusuff comes in with 49% striking accuracy, typically landing about 5.29 significant strikes every minute. Conversely, Barboza fires at 44% accuracy, landing about 4 significant strikes per minute. Sodiq Yusuff also has a 12% takedown accuracy and, on average, gets around 0.18 takedowns every 15 minutes, compared to Barboza’s 0.38 takedowns and 75% takedown accuracy.

Edson Barboza stats

→ Barboza’s striking accuracy is 44%.
→ Barboza lands 4 significant strikes per minute.
→ Barboza’s takedown accuracy is 44%.
→ Barboza’s takedown average is 0.38 per 15 minutes.
→ Barboza’s takedown defense is 75%.

Edson spent, on average, 11:17 minutes in the Octagon, and Sodiq has an average fight time of 10:15 minutes.

Considering their records, fighting styles, and recent performances, this matchup looks to be a good clash of skills and strategies. Who will come out victorious, Sodiq or Edson? Sound off in the comments.

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