Sadibou Sy has not had the easiest road in mixed martial arts. After joining the sport in 2013 in his native Sweden, he debuted in the Professional Fighters League with a loss to Bellator MMA and Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Bruno Santos. Between 2018 and the end of 2021, Sy’s record in the organization amounted to 3-4-2 with one no-contest. However, he never lost his motivation.
“In 2022, I moved to Las Vegas,” Sy told Sherdog.com. “I always believed that I had what it took to make it all the way and become a world champion, so I just persevered.