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'''Sadibou Sy''' (born November 27, 1986) is a Swedish [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] of Senegalese origin who competes in the [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] division of the [[Professional Fighters League]].
{{MedalCountry|{{SWE}}}}
{{MedalSport|[[Muay Thai]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|World Championships}}
{{MedalGold|2010 Bangkok |−86 kg}}
{{MedalSilver|2012 St. Petersburg |−86 kg}}
{{MedalSport|[[Kickboxing]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|World Championships}}
{{MedalSilver|2007 Coimbra |−86 kg}}
{{MedalGold|2008 Phnom Penh |−86 kg}}
{{MedalGold|2009 Olomouc |−86 kg}}
{{MedalGold|2010 Alicante |−86 kg}}
{{MedalCompetition|European Championships}}
{{MedalGold|2007 Szentes |−86 kg}}
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'''Sadibou Sy''' (born November 27, 1986) is a Swedish [[mixed martial arts|mixed martial artist]] who competes in the [[Light Heavyweight (MMA)|Light Heavyweight]] division of the [[Professional Fighters League]].


==Background==
==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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Sadibou Sy's Quest for PFL Glory |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sadibou-Sys-Quest-for-PFL-Glory-158001 |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Taliercio |first=Johan |date=2018-09-10 |title=Sadibou Sy tävlade med 30 procents synförmåga: "Tänkte inte på det" |url=https://www.mmanytt.se/exklusivt/sadibou-sy-tavlade-med-30-procents-synformaga-tankte-inte-pa-det/ |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=MMAnytt.se |language=sv-SE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title="Ulf Kristersson vet nog inte vem jag är" |url=https://www.expressen.se/sport/mma/sadibou-sy-historisk-trots--kroniska-ogonsjukdomen/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=www.expressen.se |date=February 2023 |language=sv}}</ref> Despite his vision problems, he started competing in martial arts at the age of 15.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2020-08-04 |title=Sadibou Sy |url=http://www.fighterinterviews.com/sv/intervjuer/2016/12/sadibou-sy |access-date=2023-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804134407/http://www.fighterinterviews.com/sv/intervjuer/2016/12/sadibou-sy |archive-date=2020-08-04 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Al-Shatti |first=Shaun |date=2018-07-04 |title=Kickboxing stud Sadibou Sy shooting for an MMA coming out party at PFL 3 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/4/17519740/kickboxing-stud-sadibou-sy-shooting-for-an-mma-coming-out-party-at-pfl-3 |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sherdog.com |title=Sadibou Sy's Quest for PFL Glory |url=https://www.sherdog.com/news/articles/Sadibou-Sys-Quest-for-PFL-Glory-158001 |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Sherdog |language=en}}</ref> 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".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Taliercio |first=Johan |date=2018-09-10 |title=Sadibou Sy tävlade med 30 procents synförmåga: "Tänkte inte på det" |url=https://www.mmanytt.se/exklusivt/sadibou-sy-tavlade-med-30-procents-synformaga-tankte-inte-pa-det/ |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=MMAnytt.se |language=sv-SE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title="Ulf Kristersson vet nog inte vem jag är" |url=https://www.expressen.se/sport/mma/sadibou-sy-historisk-trots--kroniska-ogonsjukdomen/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=www.expressen.se |date=February 2023 |language=sv}}</ref> Despite his vision problems, he started competing in martial arts at the age of 15.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2020-08-04 |title=Sadibou Sy |url=http://www.fighterinterviews.com/sv/intervjuer/2016/12/sadibou-sy |access-date=2023-04-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804134407/http://www.fighterinterviews.com/sv/intervjuer/2016/12/sadibou-sy |archive-date=2020-08-04 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Al-Shatti |first=Shaun |date=2018-07-04 |title=Kickboxing stud Sadibou Sy shooting for an MMA coming out party at PFL 3 |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/7/4/17519740/kickboxing-stud-sadibou-sy-shooting-for-an-mma-coming-out-party-at-pfl-3 |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>


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.<ref name=":0" />
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.<ref name=":0" />

==Muay Thai career==
On October 13, 2012, Sy faced [[Corentin Jallon]] at Supremacy League in Stockholm, Sweden, for the vacant WKN Oriental rules Cruiserweight title.<ref name="WKN title">{{cite news|url=https://solidsport.com/supremacy/watch/sadibou-sy-for-supremacy-rising?locale=nb|title=Sadibou Sy for Supremacy Rising|date=11 October 2012|work=Solid Sport}}</ref><ref name="Sweden WKN">{{cite news|url=http://www.supremacyleague.com/events/supremacy-rising/|title=Supremacy League - Supremacy Rising|accessdate=8 May 2020|work=Supremacy League}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.worldkickboxingnetwork.com/champion/european-oriental-rules-cruiserweight/|title=Sadibou Sy - World Kickboxing Network|accessdate=9 May 2020|work=World Kickboxing Network}}
* {{cite news|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170527204104/https://www.worldkickboxingnetwork.com/champion/european-oriental-rules-cruiserweight/|title=KICKBOXING ORIENTAL RULES EUROPEAN CHAMPIONS|accessdate=9 May 2020|work=World Kickboxing Network}}</ref> Sy won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref name="WKN title result">{{cite news|url= https://www.mmanytt.se/mmanyttse/bildspecial-och-genomgang-av-supremacy-league|title=BILDSPECIAL OCH GENOMGÅNG AV SUPREMACY LEAGUE|date=16 October 2012|work=MMA NYTT}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts career==
==Mixed martial arts career==


===Early 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 (sports governing body)|ISKA]] (International Sport Karate & Kickboxing Association) World Championship title in 2008 and 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-12-03 |title=Svenskt VM-guld i thaiboxning |url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/a/On6Ggk |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=www.aftonbladet.se |language=sv}}</ref> Sy began his MMA career in Stockholm-based organization IRFA (International Ring Fight Arena) and amassed a 2-1 record before joining Superior Challenge.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cavian |first=Mazdak |date=2013-08-18 |title=Sadibou Sy gör MMA-debut på IRFA 5 |url=https://www.mmanytt.se/sverige/sadibou-sy-gor-mma-debut-pa-irfa-5/ |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=MMAnytt.se |language=sv-SE}}</ref> In his debut at SC 12, he defeated Englishman Carl Booth via first-round TKO.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=MMA Viking |date=2015-05-18 |title=Cageside photos : Sadibou Sy vs Carl Booth at SC 12 |url=https://www.mmaviking.com/cageside-photos-sadibou-sy-vs-carl-booth-at-sc-12/ |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.
Before transitioning to MMA, Sy won both the World Championship and World Championship (B) in Thai boxing in 2010. He also claimed the [[ISKA (sports governing body)|ISKA]] (International Sport Karate & Kickboxing Association) World Championship title in 2008 and 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-12-03 |title=Svenskt VM-guld i thaiboxning |url=https://www.aftonbladet.se/a/On6Ggk |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=www.aftonbladet.se |language=sv}}</ref> Sy began his MMA career in Stockholm-based organization IRFA (International Ring Fight Arena) and amassed a 2–1 record before joining Superior Challenge.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cavian |first=Mazdak |date=2013-08-18 |title=Sadibou Sy gör MMA-debut på IRFA 5 |url=https://www.mmanytt.se/sverige/sadibou-sy-gor-mma-debut-pa-irfa-5/ |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=MMAnytt.se |language=sv-SE}}</ref> In his debut at SC 12, he defeated Englishman Carl Booth via first-round TKO.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=MMA Viking |date=2015-05-18 |title=Cageside photos : Sadibou Sy vs Carl Booth at SC 12 |url=https://www.mmaviking.com/cageside-photos-sadibou-sy-vs-carl-booth-at-sc-12/ |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=Nordic MMA Everyday at MMA Viking |language=en-US}}</ref> 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 ===
=== Professional Fighters League ===


==== 2018 Season ====
==== 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 [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] and [[Bellator MMA|Bellator]] veteran [[Bruno Santos]] at [[PFL 3 (2018 season)|PFL 3]], ultimately losing via unanimous decision. In his second fight of the 2018 season at [[PFL 7 (2018 season)|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 (2018 season)|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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alexander K. |date=2018-10-21 |title=PFL 10 results: Ray Cooper III makes finals with fourth straight KO |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/10/21/18002782/pfl-10-results-ray-cooper-iii-makes-finals-with-fourth-straight-ko |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>
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 [[Ultimate Fighting Championship|UFC]] and [[Bellator MMA|Bellator]] veteran [[Bruno Santos]] at [[PFL 3 (2018 season)|PFL 3]], ultimately losing via unanimous decision. In his second fight of the 2018 season at [[PFL 7 (2018 season)|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 (2018 season)|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.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alexander K. |date=2018-10-21 |title=PFL 10 results: Ray Cooper III makes finals with fourth straight KO |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2018/10/21/18002782/pfl-10-results-ray-cooper-iii-makes-finals-with-fourth-straight-ko |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref>


==== 2019 Season ====
==== 2019 Season ====
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==== 2021 Season ====
==== 2021 Season ====
After the 2020 season was cancelled due to COVID, Sadibou returned at [[PFL 2 (2021 season)|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sy and Aleksakhin Deemed No-Contest After Accidental Foul |url=https://www.pflmma.com/news/sy-and-aleksakhin-deemed-nocontest-after-accidental-foul |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=www.pflmma.com}}</ref>
After the 2020 season was cancelled due to COVID, Sadibou returned at [[PFL 2 (2021 season)|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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sy and Aleksakhin Deemed No-Contest After Accidental Foul |url=https://www.pflmma.com/news/sy-and-aleksakhin-deemed-nocontest-after-accidental-foul |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=www.pflmma.com}}</ref>


Sy faced [[Alexey Kunchenko]] at [[PFL 5 (2021 season)|PFL 5]] on June 17, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newswire |first=MMA Fighting |date=2021-05-19 |title=Rory MacDonald vs. Gleison Tibau headlines PFL 5 main card with welterweights and light heavyweights |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/5/19/22444075/rory-macdonald-vs-gleison-tibau-headlines-pfl-5-main-card-with-welterweights-and-light-heavyweights |access-date=2021-05-20 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref> He won the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-17 |title=PFL 5: Rory MacDonald, Ray Cooper III, Emiliano Sordi secure playoff spots |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31654426/pfl-5-live-updates-results-rory-macdonald-ray-cooper-iii-emiliano-sordi-chase-playoff-spots |access-date=2021-06-18 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
Sy faced [[Alexey Kunchenko]] at [[PFL 5 (2021 season)|PFL 5]] on June 17, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newswire |first=MMA Fighting |date=2021-05-19 |title=Rory MacDonald vs. Gleison Tibau headlines PFL 5 main card with welterweights and light heavyweights |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/5/19/22444075/rory-macdonald-vs-gleison-tibau-headlines-pfl-5-main-card-with-welterweights-and-light-heavyweights |access-date=2021-05-20 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref> He won the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-17 |title=PFL 5: Rory MacDonald, Ray Cooper III, Emiliano Sordi secure playoff spots |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/31654426/pfl-5-live-updates-results-rory-macdonald-ray-cooper-iii-emiliano-sordi-chase-playoff-spots |access-date=2021-06-18 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>
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==== 2022 Season ====
==== 2022 Season ====
Sy rematched Nikolay Aleksakhin on May 6, 2022 at [[PFL 3 (2022 season)|PFL 3]], winning the close bout via split decision.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sadibou Sy wins a razor close split decision in rematch with Nikolai Aleksakhin |url=https://www.pflmma.com/news/sadibou-sy-wins-a-razor-close-split-decision-in-rematch-with-nikolai-aleksakhin |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=www.pflmma.com}}</ref>
Sy rematched Nikolay Aleksakhin on May 6, 2022, at [[PFL 3 (2022 season)|PFL 3]], winning the close bout via split decision.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sadibou Sy wins a razor close split decision in rematch with Nikolai Aleksakhin |url=https://www.pflmma.com/news/sadibou-sy-wins-a-razor-close-split-decision-in-rematch-with-nikolai-aleksakhin |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=www.pflmma.com}}</ref>


Sy faced [[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]] on July 1, 2022 at [[PFL 6 (2022 season)|PFL 6]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-01 |title=Harrison gets toughest test yet vs. Budd at PFL 6 |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/34019101/kayla-harrison-face-tough-challenge-julia-budd-pfl-6 |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> In an upset, Sy won the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-07-01 |title=PFL 6: Sadibou Sy Upsets Rory MacDonald, But Both Fighters Head to Playoffs |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/01/pfl-6-rory-macdonald-vs-sadibou-sy/ |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
Sy faced [[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]] on July 1, 2022, at [[PFL 6 (2022 season)|PFL 6]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-01 |title=Harrison gets toughest test yet vs. Budd at PFL 6 |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/34019101/kayla-harrison-face-tough-challenge-julia-budd-pfl-6 |access-date=2022-06-01 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> In an upset, Sy won the bout via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-07-01 |title=PFL 6: Sadibou Sy Upsets Rory MacDonald, But Both Fighters Head to Playoffs |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/07/01/pfl-6-rory-macdonald-vs-sadibou-sy/ |access-date=2022-07-02 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>


In the semi-finals at [[PFL 8 (2022 season)|PFL 8]], Sy faced Carlos Leal, winning the bout and advancing to the finals via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meshew |first=Jed |date=2022-08-13 |title=PFL Playoffs 2 results: Rory MacDonald fails to advance to welterweight finals, falls in first round to Dilano Taylor |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/8/13/23304288/pfl-playoffs-2-results-dilano-taylor-makes-quick-work-rory-macdonald-advances-pfl-welterweight-final |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2022-08-13 |title=Sadibou Sy Advances to PFL Welterweight Final With Decision Over Carlos Leal |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/08/13/sadibou-sy-advances-to-pfl-welterweight-final-over-carlos-leal/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
In the semi-finals at [[PFL 8 (2022 season)|PFL 8]], Sy faced Carlos Leal, winning the bout and advancing to the finals via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meshew |first=Jed |date=2022-08-13 |title=PFL Playoffs 2 results: Rory MacDonald fails to advance to welterweight finals, falls in first round to Dilano Taylor |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/8/13/23304288/pfl-playoffs-2-results-dilano-taylor-makes-quick-work-rory-macdonald-advances-pfl-welterweight-final |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2022-08-13 |title=Sadibou Sy Advances to PFL Welterweight Final With Decision Over Carlos Leal |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/08/13/sadibou-sy-advances-to-pfl-welterweight-final-over-carlos-leal/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>


At the finals on November 25, 2022 at [[PFL 10 (2022 season)|PFL 10]], Sy won the bout and the $1 million dollar cumulative prize via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2022-11-25 |title=PFL World Championship: Sadibou Sy Stays the Course, Wins Welterweight Title Against Dilano Taylor |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/25/pfl-world-championship-sadibou-sy-wins-million-dollar-welterweight-title-over-dilano-taylor/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>
At the finals on November 25, 2022, at [[PFL 10 (2022 season)|PFL 10]], Sy won the bout and the $1 million dollar cumulative prize via unanimous decision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2022-11-25 |title=PFL World Championship: Sadibou Sy Stays the Course, Wins Welterweight Title Against Dilano Taylor |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/11/25/pfl-world-championship-sadibou-sy-wins-million-dollar-welterweight-title-over-dilano-taylor/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>


==== 2023 Season ====
==== 2023 Season ====
Sy started off the 2023 season against Jarrah Al-Silawi on April 14, 2023. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Tafari |first=Ashah |date=2023-02-02 |title=2022 world champ Sadibou Sy returns against former BRAVE title holder in PFL 3 co-main event |url=https://frontkick.online/latest/sadibou-sy-to-face-jarrah-al-silawi-in-pfl-3-co-main-event-pfl-mma/ |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=Frontkick.online |language=en-US}}</ref> Sy won the bout via TKO after knocking out Al-Silawi with knee to the body followed up with punches.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/2023-pfl-3-video-sadibou-sy-crushes-jarrah-al-silawi-nasty-knee-body | title=2023 PFL 3 video: Sadibou Sy crushes Jarrah Al-Silawi with nasty knee to the body | date=15 April 2023 }}</ref>
Sy started off the 2023 season against Jarrah Al-Silawi on April 14, 2023. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Tafari |first=Ashah |date=2023-02-02 |title=2022 world champ Sadibou Sy returns against former BRAVE title holder in PFL 3 co-main event |url=https://frontkick.online/latest/sadibou-sy-to-face-jarrah-al-silawi-in-pfl-3-co-main-event-pfl-mma/ |access-date=2023-04-25 |website=Frontkick.online |language=en-US}}</ref> Sy won the bout via TKO after knocking out Al-Silawi with knee to the body followed up with punches.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/04/2023-pfl-3-video-sadibou-sy-crushes-jarrah-al-silawi-nasty-knee-body | title=2023 PFL 3 video: Sadibou Sy crushes Jarrah Al-Silawi with nasty knee to the body | date=15 April 2023 }}</ref>


Sy faced Shane Mitchell on June 23, 2023 at [[PFL 6 (2023 season)|PFL 6]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alexander K. |date=2023-05-12 |title=PFL announces second-half event lineups following 9 fighters receiving drug test suspensions |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/5/12/23721590/pfl-announces-second-half-event-lineups-following-9-fighters-receiving-drug-test-suspensions |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref> He won the fight via spinning wheel kick knockout in the third round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sadibou Sy walks into PFL playoffs with walk-off KO, seeking to repeat as champion |url=https://www.pflmma.com/news/sadibou-sy-walks-into-pfl-playoffs-with-walkoff-ko-seeking-to-repeat-as-champion |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=www.pflmma.com}}</ref>
Sy faced Shane Mitchell on June 23, 2023, at [[PFL 6 (2023 season)|PFL 6]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee |first=Alexander K. |date=2023-05-12 |title=PFL announces second-half event lineups following 9 fighters receiving drug test suspensions |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2023/5/12/23721590/pfl-announces-second-half-event-lineups-following-9-fighters-receiving-drug-test-suspensions |access-date=2023-05-14 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref> He won the fight via spinning wheel kick knockout in the third round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sadibou Sy walks into PFL playoffs with walk-off KO, seeking to repeat as champion |url=https://www.pflmma.com/news/sadibou-sy-walks-into-pfl-playoffs-with-walkoff-ko-seeking-to-repeat-as-champion |access-date=2023-06-28 |website=www.pflmma.com}}</ref>


In the semi-finals, Sy faced Carlos Leal at [[PFL 9 (2023 season)|PFL 9]] on August 23, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-12 |title=Ferreira-Greene leads pair of PFL cards in N.Y. |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/37998206/pfl-sets-final-two-playoff-dates-matchups-held-ny |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> At weigh-ins, Carlos Leal weighed in at 172 pounds, 1 pound over the Welterweight limit. Leal was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to his opponent Sy, and started the bout with a one point subtraction.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-22 |title=2023 PFL Playoffs 3 weigh-in results: Carlos Leal heavy, deducted scorecard point |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/08/2023-pfl-playoffs-3-weigh-in-results-carlos-leal-deducted-scorecard-point-heavy |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> Sy won the fight via split decision to advance to the finals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sadibou Sy now looks for second straight PFL welterweight title after split decision win |url=https://pflmma.com/news/sadibou-sy-now-looks-for-second-straight-pfl-welterweight-title-after-split-decision-win |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=pflmma.com}}</ref>
In the semi-finals, Sy faced Carlos Leal at [[PFL 9 (2023 season)|PFL 9]] on August 23, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-12 |title=Ferreira-Greene leads pair of PFL cards in N.Y. |url=https://www.espn.com/mma/story/_/id/37998206/pfl-sets-final-two-playoff-dates-matchups-held-ny |access-date=2023-08-23 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> At weigh-ins, Carlos Leal weighed in at 172 pounds, 1 pound over the Welterweight limit. Leal was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to his opponent Sy, and started the bout with a one point subtraction.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-22 |title=2023 PFL Playoffs 3 weigh-in results: Carlos Leal heavy, deducted scorecard point |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2023/08/2023-pfl-playoffs-3-weigh-in-results-carlos-leal-deducted-scorecard-point-heavy |access-date=2023-08-24 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> Sy won the fight via split decision to advance to the finals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sadibou Sy now looks for second straight PFL welterweight title after split decision win |url=https://pflmma.com/news/sadibou-sy-now-looks-for-second-straight-pfl-welterweight-title-after-split-decision-win |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=pflmma.com}}</ref>


In the final, Sy is scheduled to face [[Magomed Magomedkerimov]] on November 24, 2023 at [[PFL 10 (2023 season)|PFL 10]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-25 |title=Meet the 2023 PFL finalists, including three potential repeat $1 million winners |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/meet-the-2023-pfl-finalists-including-three-potential-repeat-1-million-winners |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>
In the final, Sy faced [[Magomed Magomedkerimov]] on November 24, 2023, at [[PFL 10 (2023 season)|PFL 10]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-25 |title=Meet the 2023 PFL finalists, including three potential repeat $1 million winners |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/lists/meet-the-2023-pfl-finalists-including-three-potential-repeat-1-million-winners |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref> He lost the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the third round.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dewar |first=Val |date=2023-11-25 |title=Magomed Magomedkerimov Subs Sadibou Sy, Wins Second 170lb Title at 2023 PFL Championship |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2023/11/24/pfl-championship-2023-magomed-magomedkerimov-sadibou-sy/ |access-date=2023-11-26 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== 2024 Season ====
Moving up to Light Heavyweight, Sy started the 2024 season with a bout against Josh Silveira on April 12, 2024 at [[PFL 2 (2024)|PFL 2]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cruz |first=Guilherme |date=2024-03-11 |title=PFL announces full line-ups for first 3 season events, 8 ex-Bellator champions debut |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2024/3/11/24097668/pfl-announces-full-line-up-three-season-events-debut-bellator-champions |access-date=2024-04-08 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}}</ref> He lost the fight by technical knockout as a result of a finger injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-13 |title=2024 PFL 2 video: Takedown mutilates Sadibou Sy's thumb, ends Josh Silveira fight quickly |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2024/04/2024-pfl-2-video-sadibou-sy-vs-josh-silveira-thumb-dislocation |access-date=2024-04-14 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}</ref>

Sy was expect to face [[Tom Breese]] on June 21, 2024, at [[PFL 5 (2024)|PFL 5]]. However, Breese withdrew at the last minute and was replaced by [[Andrew Sanchez]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |date=2024-06-21 |title=2024 PFL 5: Collard vs. Burnell Full Results |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2024/06/21/2024-pfl-5-collard-vs-burnell-full-results/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}</ref> Sy won the fight via TKO in the third round.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sadibou Sy’s speed and kicks on display en route to a last-minute finish |url=https://pflmma.com/news/sadibou-sys-speed-and-kicks-on-display-en-route-to-a-lastminute-finish |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=pflmma.com}}</ref>


== Championships and accomplishments ==
== Championships and accomplishments ==
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* '''[[Professional Fighters League]]'''
* '''[[Professional Fighters League]]'''
** [[2022 Professional Fighters League season#2022 PFL Welterweight playoffs|2022 PFL Welterweight Championship]]
** [[2022 Professional Fighters League season#2022 PFL Welterweight playoffs|2022 PFL Welterweight Championship]]

=== Kickboxing ===

*'''[[World Kickboxing Network]]'''
**2012 [[World Kickboxing Network|WKN]] European Championship (-88,6 kg)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worldkickboxingnetwork.com/champion/european-oriental-rules-cruiserweight/|title=European Oriental Rules Cruiserweight Championship|publisher=worldkickboxingnetwork.com|date=}}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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| draws= 2
| draws= 2
| nc= 1
| nc= 1
| ko-wins= 8
| ko-wins= 9
| sub-wins=
| sub-wins=
| dec-wins= 8
| dec-wins= 8
| ko-losses= 2
| ko-losses= 3
| sub-losses= 1
| sub-losses= 2
| dec-losses= 3
| dec-losses= 3
| dq-wins=
| dq-wins=
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}}
}}
{{MMA record start}}
{{MMA record start}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
| align=center|17–8–2 (1)
|[[Andrew Sanchez]]
|TKO (punches)
|[[PFL 5 (2024)]]
|{{dts|2024|June|21}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|4:02
|[[Salt Lake City, Utah]], United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|16–8–2 (1)
|Josh Silveira
|TKO (finger injury)
|[[PFL 2 (2024)]]
|{{dts|2024|April|12}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:40
|[[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|Light Heavyweight debut.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|16–7–2 (1)
|[[Magomed Magomedkerimov]]
|Submission (guillotine choke)
|[[PFL 10 (2023 season)|PFL 10 (2023)]]
|{{dts|2023|November|24}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:17
|[[Washington, D.C.]], United States
|{{small|[[2023 in Professional Fighters League#2023 PFL Welterweight playoffs|2023 PFL Welterweight Tournament]] Final.}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|Carlos Leal
|Carlos Leal
|Decision (split)
|Decision (split)
|[[PFL 9 (2023 season)|PFL 9]]
|[[PFL 9 (2023 season)|PFL 9 (2023)]]
|{{dts|2023|August|23}}
|{{dts|2023|August|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[New York City, New York]], United States
|[[New York City, New York]], United States
|{{small|2023 PFL Welterweight Tournament Semifinal. Leal missed weight (172 lb).}}
|{{small|[[2023 in Professional Fighters League#2023 PFL Welterweight playoffs|2023 PFL Welterweight Tournament]] Semifinal; Leal missed weight (172 lb).}}
|-
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
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|Shane Mitchell
|Shane Mitchell
|KO (spinning wheel kick)
|KO (spinning wheel kick)
|[[PFL 6 (2023 season)|PFL 6]]
|[[PFL 6 (2023 season)|PFL 6 (2023)]]
|{{dts|2023|June|23}}
|{{dts|2023|June|23}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
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|Jarrah Al-Silawi
|Jarrah Al-Silawi
|TKO (knee to the body and punches)
|TKO (knee to the body and punches)
|[[PFL 3 (2023 season)|PFL 3]]
|[[PFL 3 (2023 season)|PFL 3 (2023)]]
|{{dts|2023|April|14}}
|{{dts|2023|April|14}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2
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|Dilano Taylor
|Dilano Taylor
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[PFL 10 (2022 season)|PFL 10]]
|[[PFL 10 (2022 season)|PFL 10 (2022)]]
|{{dts|2022|November|25}}
|{{dts|2022|November|25}}
|align=center|5
|align=center|5
|align=center|5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[New York City, New York]], United States
|[[New York City, New York]], United States
|{{small|Won the 2022 PFL Welterweight Tournament.}}
|{{small|Won the [[2022 in Professional Fighters League#2022 PFL Welterweight playoffs|2022 PFL Welterweight Tournament]].}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
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| Carlos Leal
| Carlos Leal
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[PFL 8 (2022 season)|PFL 8]]
|[[PFL 8 (2022 season)|PFL 8 (2022)]]
|{{dts|2022|August|13}}
|{{dts|2022|August|13}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[Cardiff]], Wales
|[[Cardiff]], Wales
|{{small|2022 PFL Welterweight Semifinal.}}
|{{small|[[2022 in Professional Fighters League#2022 PFL Welterweight playoffs|2022 PFL Welterweight Tournament]] Semifinal.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
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| [[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]]
| [[Rory MacDonald (fighter)|Rory MacDonald]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[PFL 6 (2022 season)|PFL 6]]
|[[PFL 6 (2022 season)|PFL 6 (2022)]]
|{{dts|2022|July|1}}
|{{dts|2022|July|1}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
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| Nikolay Aleksakhin
| Nikolay Aleksakhin
|Decision (split)
|Decision (split)
| [[PFL 3 (2022 season)|PFL 3]]
| [[PFL 3 (2022 season)|PFL 3 (2022)]]
| {{dts|2022|May|6}}
| {{dts|2022|May|6}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|3
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|[[Magomed Magomedkerimov]]
|[[Magomed Magomedkerimov]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[PFL 7 (2021 season)|PFL 7]]
|[[PFL 7 (2021 season)|PFL 7 (2021)]]
|{{dts|2021|August|13}}
|{{dts|2021|August|13}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|align=center|5:00
|[[Hollywood, Florida]], United States
|[[Hollywood, Florida]], United States
|{{small|2021 PFL Welterweight Semifinal.}}
|{{small|[[2021 in Professional Fighters League#2021 PFL Welterweight playoffs|2021 PFL Welterweight Tournament]] Semifinal.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
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| [[Alexey Kunchenko]]
| [[Alexey Kunchenko]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[PFL 5 (2021 season)|PFL 5]]
|[[PFL 5 (2021 season)|PFL 5 (2021)]]
|{{dts|2021|June|17}}
|{{dts|2021|June|17}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
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| align=center|8–5–2 (1)
| align=center|8–5–2 (1)
|Nikolay Aleksakhin
|Nikolay Aleksakhin
|No Contest (accidental eye poke)
|NC (accidental eye poke)
|[[PFL 2 (2021 season)|PFL 2]]
|[[PFL 2 (2021 season)|PFL 2 (2021)]]
|{{dts|2021|April|29}}
|{{dts|2021|April|29}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:56
|align=center|1:56
|[[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
|[[Atlantic City, New Jersey]], United States
|{{small|Accidental eye poke rendered Aleksakhin unable to continue.}}
|
|-
|-
|{{draw}}Draw
|{{draw}}Draw
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|[[Ray Cooper III]]
|[[Ray Cooper III]]
|Draw (unanimous)
|Draw (unanimous)
|[[PFL 7 (2019 season)|PFL 7]]
|[[PFL 7 (2019 season)|PFL 7 (2019)]]
|{{dts|2019|October|11}}
|{{dts|2019|October|11}}
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 2
|align=center| 5:00
|align=center| 5:00
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
| [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States
|{{small|2019 PFL Welterweight Quarterfinal. Eliminated via first round tiebreaker.}}
|{{small|[[2019 in Professional Fighters League#2019 PFL Welterweight playoffs|2019 PFL Welterweight Tournament]] Quarterfinal. Eliminated via first round tiebreaker.}}
|-
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| {{no2}}Loss
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| Glaico França
| Glaico França
|TKO (punches)
|TKO (punches)
|[[PFL 4 (2019 season)|PFL 4]]
|[[PFL 4 (2019 season)|PFL 4 (2019)]]
|{{dts|2019|July|11}}
|{{dts|2019|July|11}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|3
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|[[David Michaud]]
|[[David Michaud]]
|TKO (body kick and punches)
|TKO (body kick and punches)
|[[PFL 1 (2019 season)|PFL 1]]
|[[PFL 1 (2019 season)|PFL 1 (2019)]]
|{{dts|2019|May|9}}
|{{dts|2019|May|9}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1
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| Abus Magomedov
| Abus Magomedov
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|rowspan=2|[[PFL 10 (2018 season)|PFL 10]]
|rowspan=2|[[PFL 10 (2018 season)|PFL 10 (2018)]]
|rowspan=2|{{dts|2018|October|20}}
|rowspan=2|{{dts|2018|October|20}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|3
| align=center|5:00
| align=center|5:00
|rowspan=2|[[Washington, D.C.]], United States
|rowspan=2|[[Washington, D.C.]], United States
|{{small|2018 PFL Middleweight Semifinal.}}
|{{small|[[2018 in Professional Fighters League#2018 PFL Middleweight playoffs|2018 PFL Middleweight Tournament]] Semifinal.}}
|-
|-
|{{draw}}Draw
|{{draw}}Draw
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|align=center|2
|align=center|2
|align=center|5:00
|align=center|5:00
|{{small|2018 PFL Middleweight Quarterfinal bout. Advances via first round tiebreaker.}}
|{{small|[[2018 in Professional Fighters League#2018 PFL Middleweight playoffs|2018 PFL Middleweight Tournament]] Quarterfinal. Advances via first round tiebreaker.}}
|-
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| {{yes2}}Win
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| [[Caio Magalhães]]
| [[Caio Magalhães]]
|KO (head kick and punches)
|KO (head kick and punches)
|[[PFL 7 (2018 season)|PFL 7]]
|[[PFL 7 (2018 season)|PFL 7 (2018)]]
|{{dts|2018|August|30}}
|{{dts|2018|August|30}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1
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|[[Bruno Santos]]
|[[Bruno Santos]]
|Decision (unanimous)
|Decision (unanimous)
|[[PFL 3 (2018 season)|PFL 3]]
|[[PFL 3 (2018 season)|PFL 3 (2018)]]
|{{dts|2018|July|05}}
|{{dts|2018|July|05}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|3
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{{end}}
{{end}}
<ref>{{cite web |title=Sadibou Sy MMA Stats - Sherdog.com|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Sadibou-Sy-163941 |website=Sherdog |access-date=2 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web |title=Sadibou Sy MMA Stats - Sherdog.com|url=https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Sadibou-Sy-163941 |website=Sherdog |access-date=2 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref>

==Muay Thai and Kickboxing record==
{{Kickboxing record start|norec=y|title=Professional Muay Thai and Kickboxing record|record=}}

|- bgcolor="#fbb"
| 2012-12-01 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} [[Simon Marcus]] || Muay Thai in America: In Honor of the King || [[Los Angeles, California]], US || KO (left elbow) || 3 || 1:07
|
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2012-10-13 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Corentin Jallon]] || Supremacy League || [[Stockholm, Sweden]] || Decision (Unanimous) || 5 || 3:00
|-
! style="background:white" colspan=9 | {{small|Wins the vacant [[WKN]] European Oriental Rules Cruiserweight title}}
|
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2012 || Win||align=left| {{flagicon|UK}} Drew Williams || The Knockout League 2|| [[Stockholm, Sweden]] || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00
|
|
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2011-08-13 || Win||align=left|{{flagicon|UK}} Juan Bates || The Knockout League 1|| [[Stockholm, Sweden]] || Decision (Unanimous) || 3 || 3:00
|
|-
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2011-07-12 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Sweden}} Pete Lennart|| BOK 7 || [[Stockholm, Sweden]] || KO ||1|| 0:20
|-
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2011-05-18 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Joe Miller|| Battle of kings 3 || [[Stockholm, Sweden]] || TKO ||3|| 1:00
|-
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2011-03-11 || Win ||align=left| {{flagicon|UK}} Drew Williams || Battle of kings || [[Stockholm, Sweden]] || Decision (Split) ||3|| 3:00
|
|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2011-02-10|| Win ||align=left| {{flagicon|SWE}} Hazard || BOK || [[Stockholm, Sweden]] ||KO||3|| 0:35
|
|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2009-09-26 || Loss||align=left|{{flagicon|SWE}} Adam Lazarevic || Battle of Sweden II || [[Stockholm, Sweden]] || Decision (Split) || 5 || 3:00
|-
|-
| colspan=9 | '''''Legend''''': {{legend2|#CCFFCC|Win |border=1px solid #CCFFCC}} {{legend2|#FFBBBB|Loss |border=1px solid #FFBBBB}} {{legend2|#c5d2ea|Draw/No contest |border=1px solid #c5d2ea}} {{legend2|White|Notes |border=1px solid #AAAAAA}}
{{end}}

{{Kickboxing record start|norec=y|title=Amateur Muay Thai and Kickboxing record (incomplete)|record=}}

|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2012-09-13 || Loss ||align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} [[Artem Vakhitov]] || 2012 IFMA World Championships, Final || [[Saint Petersburg, Russia]] || Decision || 4 || 2:00
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the 2012 [[International Federation of Muaythai Amateur|IFMA]] World Championships -86 kg/189 lb Silver Medal.}}

|- bgcolor="#cfc"
| 2012-09-11 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|UZB}} Jasur Mirzamukhamedov|| 2012 IFMA World Championships, Semi Finals|| [[Saint Petersburg, Russia]] || Decision || 4 || 2:00

|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2012-09-09 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|UKR}} Sergej Papusha || 2012 IFMA World Championships, Quarter Finals || [[Saint Petersburg, Russia]] || Decision || 4 || 2:00

|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2010-12-03 || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Latvia}} Ters Rinalds || 2010 IFMA World Championships, Final || [[Bangkok, Thailand]] || KO|| 3 ||
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the 2010 [[International Federation of Muaythai Amateur|IFMA]] World Championships B-class -86 kg/189 lb Gold Medal.}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2009-08- || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CZE}} Ondrej Srubek || 2009 ISKA World Championships, Final || [[Olomouc]], [[Czech Republic]] || || ||
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the 2009 ISKA World Championships Oriental Rules -86 kg/189 lb Gold Medal.}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2009-08- || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|CZE}} Filip Kollar || 2009 ISKA World Championships, Final || [[Olomouc]], [[Czech Republic]] || || ||
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the 2009 ISKA World Championships Low Kick -86 kg/189 lb Gold Medal.}}

|- style="background:#fbb;"
| 2007-12- || Loss||align=left|{{flagicon|RUS}} Sergey Bogdan || 2007 ISKA World Championships, Final || [[Coimbra]], [[Portugal]] || Decision (2:1) || 3 || 2:00
|-
! style=background:white colspan=9 |{{small|Wins the 2007 WAKO World Championships Full Contact -86 kg/189 lb Silver Medal.}}

|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2007-12- || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|Latvia}} [[Mairis Briedis]] || 2007 ISKA World Championships, Semifinals || [[Coimbra]], [[Portugal]] || Decision (2:1) || 3 || 2:00

|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2007-11- || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|FIN}} Teppo Laine || 2007 ISKA World Championships, Quarterfinals || [[Coimbra]], [[Portugal]] || Decision (3:0) || 3 || 2:00

|- style="background:#cfc;"
| 2007-11- || Win ||align=left|{{flagicon|POL}} Bogumil Polonski || 2007 ISKA World Championships, First Round|| [[Coimbra]], [[Portugal]] || Decision (2:1) || 3 || 2:00
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Sadibou Sy
Born (1986-11-27) November 27, 1986 (age 37)
Stockholm, Sweden
Other namesThe Swedish Denzel Washington
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight205 lb (93 kg; 14 st 9 lb)
DivisionLight heavyweight
Welterweight
Reach80 in (203 cm)
Fighting out ofStockholm, Sweden
TeamXtreme Couture
Years active2005-2012 (Kickboxing)
2013–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total28
Wins17
By knockout9
By decision8
Losses8
By knockout3
By submission2
By decision3
Draws2
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Sadibou Sy
Medal record
Representing  Sweden
Muay Thai
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2010 Bangkok −86 kg
Silver medal – second place 2012 St. Petersburg −86 kg
Kickboxing
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2007 Coimbra −86 kg
Gold medal – first place 2008 Phnom Penh −86 kg
Gold medal – first place 2009 Olomouc −86 kg
Gold medal – first place 2010 Alicante −86 kg
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 2007 Szentes −86 kg

Sadibou Sy (born November 27, 1986) is a Swedish mixed martial artist who competes in the Light Heavyweight division of the Professional Fighters League.

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]

Muay Thai career

On October 13, 2012, Sy faced Corentin Jallon at Supremacy League in Stockholm, Sweden, for the vacant WKN Oriental rules Cruiserweight title.[6][7][8] Sy won the fight by unanimous decision.[9]

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.[10] Sy began his MMA career in Stockholm-based organization IRFA (International Ring Fight Arena) and amassed a 2–1 record before joining Superior Challenge.[11] In his debut at SC 12, he defeated Englishman Carl Booth via first-round TKO.[12] 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.[13]

2019 Season

Starting the 2019 season at PFL 1, Sy began with a stunning 17-second liver kick KO victory over American David Michaud.[14] However, he lost his next fight to Glaico França at PFL 4 via TKO in the third round.[15] 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.[16]

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.[17]

Sy faced Alexey Kunchenko at PFL 5 on June 17, 2021.[18] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[19]

Sy, replacing João Zeferino, faced Magomed Magomedkerimov in a Semi-Final match-up at PFL 7 on August 13, 2021.[20] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[21]

2022 Season

Sy rematched Nikolay Aleksakhin on May 6, 2022, at PFL 3, winning the close bout via split decision.[22]

Sy faced Rory MacDonald on July 1, 2022, at PFL 6.[23] In an upset, Sy won the bout via unanimous decision.[24]

In the semi-finals at PFL 8, Sy faced Carlos Leal, winning the bout and advancing to the finals via unanimous decision.[25][26]

At the finals on November 25, 2022, at PFL 10, Sy won the bout and the $1 million dollar cumulative prize via unanimous decision.[27]

2023 Season

Sy started off the 2023 season against Jarrah Al-Silawi on April 14, 2023. [28] Sy won the bout via TKO after knocking out Al-Silawi with knee to the body followed up with punches.[29]

Sy faced Shane Mitchell on June 23, 2023, at PFL 6.[30] He won the fight via spinning wheel kick knockout in the third round.[31]

In the semi-finals, Sy faced Carlos Leal at PFL 9 on August 23, 2023.[32] At weigh-ins, Carlos Leal weighed in at 172 pounds, 1 pound over the Welterweight limit. Leal was fined 20 percent of his purse, which went to his opponent Sy, and started the bout with a one point subtraction.[33] Sy won the fight via split decision to advance to the finals.[34]

In the final, Sy faced Magomed Magomedkerimov on November 24, 2023, at PFL 10.[35] He lost the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the third round.[36]

2024 Season

Moving up to Light Heavyweight, Sy started the 2024 season with a bout against Josh Silveira on April 12, 2024 at PFL 2.[37] He lost the fight by technical knockout as a result of a finger injury.[38]

Sy was expect to face Tom Breese on June 21, 2024, at PFL 5. However, Breese withdrew at the last minute and was replaced by Andrew Sanchez.[39] Sy won the fight via TKO in the third round.[40]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Kickboxing

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
28 matches 17 wins 8 losses
By knockout 9 3
By submission 0 2
By decision 8 3
Draws 2
No contests 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 17–8–2 (1) Andrew Sanchez TKO (punches) PFL 5 (2024) June 21, 2024 3 4:02 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss 16–8–2 (1) Josh Silveira TKO (finger injury) PFL 2 (2024) April 12, 2024 1 1:40 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Light Heavyweight debut.
Loss 16–7–2 (1) Magomed Magomedkerimov Submission (guillotine choke) PFL 10 (2023) November 24, 2023 3 1:17 Washington, D.C., United States 2023 PFL Welterweight Tournament Final.
Win 16–6–2 (1) Carlos Leal Decision (split) PFL 9 (2023) August 23, 2023 3 5:00 New York City, New York, United States 2023 PFL Welterweight Tournament Semifinal; Leal missed weight (172 lb).
Win 15–6–2 (1) Shane Mitchell KO (spinning wheel kick) PFL 6 (2023) 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 (2023) April 14, 2023 2 2:14 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 13–6–2 (1) Dilano Taylor Decision (unanimous) PFL 10 (2022) 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 (2022) August 13, 2022 3 5:00 Cardiff, Wales 2022 PFL Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 11–6–2 (1) Rory MacDonald Decision (unanimous) PFL 6 (2022) July 1, 2022 3 5:00 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 10–6–2 (1) Nikolay Aleksakhin Decision (split) PFL 3 (2022) May 6, 2022 3 5:00 Arlington, Texas, United States
Loss 9–6–2 (1) Magomed Magomedkerimov Decision (unanimous) PFL 7 (2021) August 13, 2021 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States 2021 PFL Welterweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 9–5–2 (1) Alexey Kunchenko Decision (unanimous) PFL 5 (2021) June 17, 2021 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
NC 8–5–2 (1) Nikolay Aleksakhin NC (accidental eye poke) PFL 2 (2021) April 29, 2021 2 1:56 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Accidental eye poke rendered Aleksakhin unable to continue.
Draw 8–5–2 Ray Cooper III Draw (unanimous) PFL 7 (2019) October 11, 2019 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 2019 PFL Welterweight Tournament Quarterfinal. Eliminated via first round tiebreaker.
Loss 8–5–1 Glaico França TKO (punches) PFL 4 (2019) 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 (2019) May 9, 2019 1 0:17 Uniondale, New York, United States Return to Welterweight.
Loss 7–4–1 Abus Magomedov Decision (unanimous) PFL 10 (2018) October 20, 2018 3 5:00 Washington, D.C., United States 2018 PFL Middleweight Tournament Semifinal.
Draw 7–3–1 Bruno Santos Draw (majority) 2 5:00 2018 PFL Middleweight Tournament Quarterfinal. Advances via first round tiebreaker.
Win 7–3 Caio Magalhães KO (head kick and punches) PFL 7 (2018) August 30, 2018 1 2:06 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Loss 6–3 Bruno Santos Decision (unanimous) PFL 3 (2018) 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.

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Muay Thai and Kickboxing record

Professional Muay Thai and Kickboxing record
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2012-12-01 Loss Canada Simon Marcus Muay Thai in America: In Honor of the King Los Angeles, California, US KO (left elbow) 3 1:07
2012-10-13 Win France Corentin Jallon Supremacy League Stockholm, Sweden Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
Wins the vacant WKN European Oriental Rules Cruiserweight title
2012 Win United Kingdom Drew Williams The Knockout League 2 Stockholm, Sweden Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2011-08-13 Win United Kingdom Juan Bates The Knockout League 1 Stockholm, Sweden Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2011-07-12 Win Sweden Pete Lennart BOK 7 Stockholm, Sweden KO 1 0:20
2011-05-18 Win United States Joe Miller Battle of kings 3 Stockholm, Sweden TKO 3 1:00
2011-03-11 Win United Kingdom Drew Williams Battle of kings Stockholm, Sweden Decision (Split) 3 3:00
2011-02-10 Win Sweden Hazard BOK Stockholm, Sweden KO 3 0:35
2009-09-26 Loss Sweden Adam Lazarevic Battle of Sweden II Stockholm, Sweden Decision (Split) 5 3:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes
Amateur Muay Thai and Kickboxing record (incomplete)
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2012-09-13 Loss Russia Artem Vakhitov 2012 IFMA World Championships, Final Saint Petersburg, Russia Decision 4 2:00
Wins the 2012 IFMA World Championships -86 kg/189 lb Silver Medal.
2012-09-11 Win Uzbekistan Jasur Mirzamukhamedov 2012 IFMA World Championships, Semi Finals Saint Petersburg, Russia Decision 4 2:00
2012-09-09 Win Ukraine Sergej Papusha 2012 IFMA World Championships, Quarter Finals Saint Petersburg, Russia Decision 4 2:00
2010-12-03 Win Latvia Ters Rinalds 2010 IFMA World Championships, Final Bangkok, Thailand KO 3
Wins the 2010 IFMA World Championships B-class -86 kg/189 lb Gold Medal.
2009-08- Win Czech Republic Ondrej Srubek 2009 ISKA World Championships, Final Olomouc, Czech Republic
Wins the 2009 ISKA World Championships Oriental Rules -86 kg/189 lb Gold Medal.
2009-08- Win Czech Republic Filip Kollar 2009 ISKA World Championships, Final Olomouc, Czech Republic
Wins the 2009 ISKA World Championships Low Kick -86 kg/189 lb Gold Medal.
2007-12- Loss Russia Sergey Bogdan 2007 ISKA World Championships, Final Coimbra, Portugal Decision (2:1) 3 2:00
Wins the 2007 WAKO World Championships Full Contact -86 kg/189 lb Silver Medal.
2007-12- Win Latvia Mairis Briedis 2007 ISKA World Championships, Semifinals Coimbra, Portugal Decision (2:1) 3 2:00
2007-11- Win Finland Teppo Laine 2007 ISKA World Championships, Quarterfinals Coimbra, Portugal Decision (3:0) 3 2:00
2007-11- Win Poland Bogumil Polonski 2007 ISKA World Championships, First Round Coimbra, Portugal Decision (2:1) 3 2:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

See also

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