On Saturday in Las Vegas, the men’s featherweight championship match of UFC Fight Night features Sodiq Yusuff vs. Edson Barboza. Prelims at 4 p.m. ET precede the main card at 7 p.m. ET of the UFC Apex fights, which are broadcast on ESPN+ and TNT sports in UK.
Just over a year ago, Yusuff (13-2) defeated Don Shainis through submission to earn his eighth victory overall and second in as many fights.
Barboza (23-11) recently snapped a two-fight losing streak with a first-round knockout of Billy Quarantillo in April.
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Where To Watch UFC Edson Barboza vs Sodiq Yusuff
With a thrilling featherweight fight between No. 11 ranked contender Sodiq Yusuff and No. 13 Edson Barboza, the UFC begins its run of events at UFC APEX. The No. 13 and No. 14 ranked bantamweight contenders Jonathan Martinez and Adrian Yanez are also on the bill.
On Saturday, October 14, UFC FIGHT NIGHT: YUSUFF vs. BARBOZA will take place at UFC APEX in Las Vegas. The prelims will start at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT, and the main card will start at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT. The full card will stream exclusively on ESPN+ in English and Spanish.
By taking on one of the most seasoned veterans in the sport, Edson Barboza, Sodiq Yusuff continues his ascent up the UFC featherweight ladder. The main event at the UFC Apex on Saturday in Las Vegas is Yusuff vs. Barboza.
One of the more experienced UFC fighters still competing at a high level is Barboza (23-11). He boasts victories against former world champions Gilbert Melendez and Anthony Pettis. Barboza has also sparred with some of the most well-known competitors in the sport, including as Khabib Nurmagomedov, Justin Gaethje, and Tony Ferguson. Barboza is a fantastic attacker, and his knockouts of Terry Etim with a spinning wheel kick and Beneil Dariush with a flying knee will always be remembered in highlight reels. Barboza (No. 13) is a master of the eight-limb technique and is adamant that he is the greatest striker this sport has ever seen.
