Nigerian fighter Sodiq Yusuff ‘Super’ suffered defeat at the hands of Mexican fighter Diego Lopes after a KO in the first round. The action took place on April 13, 2024, at Nevada Las Vegas. The event had an amazing main card lineup, which included two title fights and a belt: Alex Pereira vs Jamahal Hill, Zheng Weili vs Yan Xiaonan and Max Holloway vs Justin Gaethje. Alex Pereira knocked out Hill to win the men’s light heavyweight championship. At the same time, Weili defeated Xiaonan via unanimous decision to win the women’s strawweight championship. Holloway impressively knocked out Gaethje to earn the BMF belt.
In the undercards, featherweight division, Sodiq Yusuff, known as ‘Super ‘, battled Diego Lopes, hoping to make a comeback after his unanimous loss to Edson Barboza last October. Despite his defeat, it’s important to note that prior to this, the athlete had been on a six-fight winning streak, showcasing his resilience and determination. Lopes, on the other hand, had a two-fight winning streak.
The two fighters engaged in a fierce battle, exchanging hard punches and jabs. Lopes, however, countered with two leg kicks and followed with a flurry of punches and an uppercut that dropped Yusuff. He landed more punches before a sprawl by Yusuff. Yusuff, showing his fighting spirit, survived long enough and got back on his feet in a clinch. Lopes, relentless in his attack, landed two right uppercuts that dropped Yusuff, and he went in for a savage heavy ground pound before a referee stoppage in 01:29 minute of the first round.
Following his significant win, Lopes expressed, “ I knew this was a very important fight for me. I knew the result could not be any different. I’m going to be the champion of this division. I know my next step, and I’m going to be a champion of the day. Mosvsar Evloev, let’s do it in Spain”. Mosvsar Evloev, let’s do it in Spain”. Lopes, a force to be reckoned with, has seen his victory elevate his record to an impressive [24-6-0], while his opponent, Yusuff, saw his record drop to [13-4-0]. This victory marks a significant milestone in Lopes’ career, and it’s a testament to his skill and dedication.
