Sodiq Yusuff wanted to make an impression after getting an opportunity to compete on one of the biggest UFC pay-per-view cards of the year.
Consider it mission accomplished as the Nigerian born featherweight put Gabriel Benitez away with a stunning TKO at 4:14 into the opening round in their fight at UFC 241 on Saturday night in Anaheim, Calif.
“It’s a blessing to fight on this card,” Yusuff said following the TKO win. “I’m Nigerian baby, I’m built for struggle. This is what we do.”
As soon as he was released from the corner, Yusuff was marching forward and throwing heat behind a right hand that clipped Benitez repeatedly.