Marwan Rahiki and JooSang Yoo Set for Featherweight Clash at UFC Sydney
JooSang Yoo looks to snap a two-fight losing streak against the dangerous Marwan Rahiki in a newly announced featherweight bout for UFC Sydney.
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The UFC is heading to Sydney, and they are bringing a featherweight matchup that guarantees violence. Marwan Rahiki is officially set to face JooSang Yoo, according to a report from MMA Junkie's Nolan King and Farah Hannoun.
Yoo is walking into this one with his back against the cage. The man known as "Zombie Jr." started his UFC career by flatlining Jeka Saragih in 28 seconds, which is roughly the amount of time it takes to read the terms and conditions on a software update.
"MMA Junkie reported the booking via Nolan King and Farah Hannoun."
Since then, the vibes have been significantly worse. He dropped a fight to Daniel Santos after literally pretending to fall asleep on the canvas, only to get woken up by a second-round TKO.
Then he dropped a split decision to Michael Aswell Jr. at UFC 331 in September. You do not need a math degree to know a 1-2 UFC record means your next walk to the Octagon is basically an audition to keep your job.
Rahiki is not exactly the guy you want to see when you need a safe, get-right fight. He is sitting on a 9-1 professional record with a 55 percent striking accuracy and a habit of getting things done early.
His average fight time is just over six minutes, meaning he usually clocks out before the second round even gets interesting.
For anyone looking at the early betting markets when they drop, this is the classic prospect crossroads. You have a highly touted protege of Chan Sung Jung desperate to snap a two-fight skid going up against a guy who throws heat and does not like working overtime.
We will see if Yoo can channel his mentor and get back in the win column, or if Rahiki is about to add another quick finish to his resume. Either way, do not plan on leaving the couch to grab a snack once the cage door locks in Sydney.
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JooSang Yoo has a 1-2 UFC record.
Marwan Rahiki holds a 9-1 professional MMA record.
Rahiki has a 55 percent striking accuracy and an average fight time of 6:24.
What's next
The fight will take place at UFC Sydney, where Yoo will try to save his UFC career against a fast-starting finisher.

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