Sayif Saud
Analyst: Israel Adesanya being ‘a hair slower’ than prime is biggest obstacle to UFC rebound
Every fighter experiences a decline, but when it happens at the highest level of the sport, the flaws that lead to it can have an even greater spotlight. That’s what coach Sayif Saud sees happening to former UFC middleweight champion and future UFC Hall of Famer Israel Adesanya, who...
Coach: Brandon Moreno ‘most complete’ flyweight, matches up best with UFC champ Alexandre Pantoja
Sayif Saud still thinks Brandon Moreno has the best chance to dethrone UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja. Moreno (22-8-2 MMA, 10-5-2 UFC) has lost to Pantoja three times, most recently falling short by split decision in their title fight at UFC 290 in July 2023. He went on to...
Sayif Saud getting ‘ahead of the curve’ with Kennedy Nzechukwu, Ryan Spann heavyweight moves
Fortis MMA head coach Sayif Saud sees a trend coming with light heavyweights and has two examples of high-level fighters under his wing leading the way. Kennedy Nzechukwu and Ryan Spann started their UFC careers in the light heavyweight division and have now made a move to heavyweight. Nzechukwu...
Fortis MMA’s Sayif Saud mulling coaching future as team approaches 100th UFC win
Coaches are among the most unheralded people in the MMA space, and although Fortis MMA’s Sayif Saud has received recognition for his work, there comes a point where success fails to offset personal sacrifice. That is a crossroad Saud is grappling with as he enters the 20th year of...
UFC 302 video: Coach Sayif Saud’s in-depth breakdown of Islam Makhachev vs. Dustin Poirier
Will Islam Makhachev continue his reign of terror? Does Dustin Poirier have one more spectacular win in him on the biggest stage? These will be the deciding questions in the UFC 302 main event. Makhachev (25-1 MMA, 14-1 UFC) will attempt to record a record-tying third consecutive lightweight title...
Geoff Neal’s coach Sayif Saud responds to Ian Machado Garry and manager’s ‘stupid’ criticism of UFC 292 withdrawal
UFC welterweight contender Geoff Neal’s head coach Sayif Saud is not happy with some criticism that has followed his withdrawal from UFC 292. Specifically, the remarks coming from his formerly scheduled opponent’s manager. Neal (15-5 MMA, 7-3 UFC) was set to take on undefeated Ian Machado Garry (12-0 MMA,...
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