Arnold Allen vs Sodiq Yusuff — Fight recap

Arnold Allen earned a unanimous decision victory over Sodiq Yusuff over three rounds on April 10, 2021, in a featherweight bout that showcased contrasting offensive approaches. Allen landed 21 significant strikes at 34% accuracy while controlling the cage for 5:09, including a knockdown that proved decisive in the judges' eyes.

Yusuff was the more active striker, connecting on 47 significant strikes at 41% accuracy from 113 attempts, but failed to convert his lone takedown attempt and managed just 2:33 of control time. Allen's wrestling proved the difference, converting 2 of 5 takedown attempts to assert dominance in the clinch and dictate positioning throughout.

Despite Yusuff's volume striking—particularly his leg kicks, where he landed all 11 attempts—Allen's control metrics and the knockdown secured all three cards. The victory solidified Allen's position in the featherweight rankings and set him up for higher-ranked competition.