UFC fighters aren’t any stranger to tv reveals — simply ask Officer Weidman.
However these fight sports activities athletes who do land a community gig are often 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 advised The MMA Hour. “It’s a few 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 an enormous nerd, and I’d like to be part of your challenge, regardless of how small the position is. Now I’m in a Disney present. My DMs are filled with me taking pictures my shot at 1,000,000 various things. And sure, I get no’s on a regular basis. However it doesn’t matter what number of no’s you get – you simply want a sure each infrequently.”
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 within the historic UFC 300 lineup. “I haven’t fought in entrance of a crowd for the reason that pandemic. It’s at all times dope. I’m positive when it’s over I’ll be capable of see the larger image.”
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