Sadibou Sy
| Sadibou Sy | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 27, 1986 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Other names | The Swedish Denzel Washington |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Welterweight |
| Reach | 80 in |
| Fighting out of | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Team | Xtreme Couture |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 24 |
| Wins | 15 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 1 |
| By decision | 3 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Sadibou Sy (born November 27, 1986) is a Swedish mixed martial artist of Senegalese origin who competes in the Welterweight division of the Professional Fighters League.
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Background
Sadibou Sy, a mixed martial artist with Senegalese roots, grew up in a large family with six siblings in Sweden. He initially played soccer before transitioning to martial arts when he was in his teens. Sy began training at Wasa Martial Arts Center, focusing on kickboxing and later competed in Thai boxing. From the age of 13 until February 2017, Sy only had between 20 and 40% vision.[1] He was then fitted with contact lenses to alleviate the chronic inflammation he suffered from. The lenses gave him about 80 % vision and since then, he says his progress has been "huge".[2][3] Despite his vision problems, he started competing in martial arts at the age of 15.[4][5]
Sy has worked various jobs throughout his career, but now focuses on training at the Martial Arts Lab in Östermalm, where he also works as a personal trainer. Sy's goal is to minimize his work commitments and concentrate on his MMA career, aiming to secure better pay and sponsorships.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Before transitioning to MMA, Sy won both the World Championship and World Championship (B) in Thai boxing in 2010. He also claimed the ISKA (International Sport Karate & Kickboxing Association) World Championship title in 2008 and 2010.[6] Sy began his MMA career in Stockholm-based organization IRFA (International Ring Fight Arena) and amassed a 2-1 record before joining Superior Challenge.[7] In his debut at SC 12, he defeated Englishman Carl Booth via first-round TKO.[8] After two fights with other organizations, Sy returned to Superior Challenge with a 6-2 record. At SC 14, he gained widespread attention for his viral head-kick KO against Welshman David Round. Sy continued his winning streak at SC 16, defeating Greek fighter Nikos Sokolis with another first-round TKO.
Professional Fighters League
2018 Season
Sadibou Sy, boasting a 6-2 record, joined the Professional Fighters League (PFL) with an ambitious goal of winning the top prize of one million USD. He debuted against UFC and Bellator veteran Bruno Santos at PFL 3, ultimately losing via unanimous decision. In his second fight of the 2018 season at PFL 7, Sy defeated Brazilian Caio Magalhães with a first-round head kick KO, securing his spot in the playoffs. During the playoffs at PFL 10, he faced Santos once again, resulting in a draw but advancing due to PFL tiebreaker rules, before being eliminated by German Abusupiyan Magomedov via unanimous decision.[9]
2019 Season
Starting the 2019 season at PFL 1, Sy began with a stunning 17-second liver kick KO victory over American David Michaud.[10] However, he lost his next fight to Glaico França at PFL 4 via TKO in the third round.[11] Despite the loss, Sy advanced to the playoffs at PFL 7 based on points.
He faced Ray Cooper III in the quarterfinals at PFL 7 on October 11, 2019, with the fight ending in a draw with Cooper advancing, due to PFL rules where the winner of the first round advances, which led to Sy's elimination from the 2019 playoffs.[12]
2021 Season
After the 2020 season was cancelled due to COVID, Sadibou returned at PFL 2 on April 29, 2021 against Nikolay Aleksakhin, with the bout ending in a no contest after an accidental eye poke in the second round led to Aleksakhin being unable to continue.[13]
Sy faced Alexey Kunchenko at PFL 5 on June 17, 2021.[14] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[15]
Sy, replacing João Zeferino, faced Magomed Magomedkerimov in a Semi-Final match-up at PFL 7 on August 13, 2021.[16] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[17]
2022 Season
Sy rematched Nikolay Aleksakhin on May 6, 2022 at PFL 3, winning the close bout via split decision.[18]
Sy faced Rory MacDonald on July 1, 2022 at PFL 6.[19] In an upset, Sy won the bout via unanimous decision.[20]
In the semi-finals at PFL 8, Sy faced Carlos Leal, winning the bout and advancing to the finals via unanimous decision.[21][22]
At the finals on November 25, 2022 at PFL 10, Sy won the bout and the $1 million dollar cumulative prize via unanimous decision.[23]
2023 Season
Sy started off the 2023 season against Jarrah Al-Silawi on April 14, 2023. [24] Sy won the bout via TKO after knocking out Al-Silawi with knee to the body followed up with punches.[25]
Sy faced Shane Mitchell on June 23, 2023 at PFL 6.[26] He won the fight via spinning wheel kick knockout in the third round.[27]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 24 matches | 15 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 2 |
| By submission | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 7 | 3 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 15–6–2 (1) | Shane Mitchell | KO (spinning wheel kick) | PFL 6 | June 23, 2023 | 3 | 1:35 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 14–6–2 (1) | Jarrah Al-Silawi | TKO (knee to the body and punches) | PFL 3 | April 14, 2023 | 2 | 2:14 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–6–2 (1) | Dilano Taylor | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 10 | November 25, 2022 | 5 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States | Won the 2022 PFL Welterweight Tournament. |
| Win | 12–6–2 (1) | Carlos Leal | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 8 | August 13, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Cardiff, Wales | 2022 PFL Welterweight Semifinal. |
| Win | 11–6–2 (1) | Rory MacDonald | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 6 | July 1, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
| Win | 10–6–2 (1) | Nikolay Aleksakhin | Decision (split) | PFL 3 | May 6, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Arlington, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 9–6–2 (1) | Magomed Magomedkerimov | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 7 | August 13, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | 2021 PFL Welterweight Semifinal. |
| Win | 9–5–2 (1) | Alexey Kunchenko | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 5 | June 17, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| NC | 8–5–2 (1) | Nikolay Aleksakhin | No Contest (accidental eye poke) | PFL 2 | April 29, 2021 | 2 | 1:56 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Draw | 8–5–2 | Ray Cooper III | Draw (unanimous) | PFL 7 | October 11, 2019 | 2 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | 2019 PFL Welterweight Quarterfinal. Eliminated via first round tiebreaker. |
| Loss | 8–5–1 | Glaico França | TKO (punches) | PFL 4 | July 11, 2019 | 3 | 4:29 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Win | 8–4–1 | David Michaud | TKO (body kick and punches) | PFL 1 | May 9, 2019 | 1 | 0:17 | Uniondale, New York, United States | Return to Welterweight. |
| Loss | 7–4–1 | Abus Magomedov | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 10 | October 20, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Washington, D.C., United States | 2018 PFL Middleweight Semifinal. |
| Draw | 7–3–1 | Bruno Santos | Draw (majority) | 2 | 5:00 | 2018 PFL Middleweight Quarterfinal bout. Advances via first round tiebreaker. | |||
| Win | 7–3 | Caio Magalhães | KO (head kick and punches) | PFL 7 | August 30, 2018 | 1 | 2:06 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
| Loss | 6–3 | Bruno Santos | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 3 | July 5, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Washington, D.C., United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Nikos Sokolis | TKO (punches) | Superior Challenge 16 | December 2, 2017 | 1 | 3:43 | Stockholm, Sweden | Welterweight bout. |
| Win | 5–2 | David Round | KO (head kick) | Superior Challenge 14 | October 8, 2016 | 1 | 0:41 | Stockholm, Sweden | Catchweight (176 lb) bout. |
| Loss | 4–2 | Zauri Maisuradze | TKO (punches) | Scandinavian Fight Nights 1 | June 4, 2016 | 1 | N/A | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Win | 4–1 | Karol Linowski | Decision (unanimous) | PLMMA 67 | May 21, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Łomianki, Poland | |
| Win | 3–1 | Carl Booth | TKO (kick to the body and punches) | Superior Challenge 12 | May 16, 2015 | 1 | 2:07 | Malmö, Sweden | Catchweight (176 lb) bout. |
| Win | 2–1 | Gábor Boráros | TKO (punches) | IRFA 7 | November 22, 2014 | 2 | 4:37 | Stockholm, Sweden | Welterweight bout. |
| Loss | 1–1 | Oskar Piechota | Submission (triangle choke) | IRFA 6 | April 5, 2014 | 2 | N/A | Stockholm, Sweden | |
| Win | 1–0 | Robert Bryczek | Decision (unanimous) | IRFA 5 | October 19, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockholm, Sweden | Middleweight debut. |
See also
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