Surprise! UFC 300 fighter also a Disney TV star with six-episode character arc

UFC fighters are no stranger to television shows — simply ask Officer Weidman.

However these fight sports activities athletes who do land a network gig are usually one-and-done after a single episode. That is not the case for UFC featherweight Sodiq Yusuff, who locked up a “Tremendous” position on Iwájú, which Disney describes as an “unique animated collection set in a futuristic Lagos, Nigeria.”

“In Yoruba [Yusuff’s native language], Iwájú means ‘sooner or later,’” Yusuff instructed The MMA Hour. “It’s a couple of futuristic Nigeria, and I play a personality [Sunday Adelekan].”

Right here’s a pattern of what to anticipate from Iwájú:

Yusuff landed the six-episode position after chatting with one of many present’s animators on social media.

“He was a Nigerian UFC fan, so I checked off all of the packing containers,” Yusuff stated. “I used to be like, I’ve at all times been a giant nerd, and I might like to be part of your undertaking, regardless of how small the position is. Now I’m in a Disney present. My DMs are stuffed with me taking pictures my shot at 1,000,000 various things. And sure, I get no’s on a regular basis. Nevertheless it doesn’t matter what number of no’s you get – you simply want a sure each occasionally.”

Yusuff, 30, is hoping to get a “sure” from the judges when he fights Diego Lopes at UFC 300 on Sat. night time (April 13, 2024) at T-Cell Area in Las Vegas — except the “Tremendous” featherweight can lock up a end and discover his method again into the win column.

“So long as you signal a paycheck on the finish, I might care much less,” Yusuff stated about touchdown a coveted spot in the historic UFC 300 lineup. “I haven’t fought in entrance of a crowd because the pandemic. It’s at all times dope. I’m certain when it’s over I’ll be capable to see the larger image.”

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