Bolaji Oki vs Manoel Sousa

Bolaji Oki

Pro 10-4-0  |  UFC 2-3-0
VS

Manoel Sousa

Pro 15-1-0  |  UFC 2-0-0
Age
30|29
Height
5'10"|5'9"
Reach
73"|70"
Stance
Orthodox|Orthodox

Career Statistics

Statistic Bolaji Oki Manoel Sousa Edge
Striking
Sig. Strike Accuracy44.7%46.3%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min6.24.7
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min5.24.5
Strike Differential1.0/min0.3/min
Grappling
Takedown Accuracy57.1%25.0%
Takedown Defense75.0%81.8%
Takedowns Landed/15min1.10.5
Submission Attempts/15min0.00.5
Control Time/15min1:482:02
Finishing Ability
KO/TKO % of Wins0.0%50.0%
Submission % of Wins0.0%0.0%
Decision % of Wins100.0%50.0%
Avg Fight Time11:1214:36
Secondary Stats
Knockdowns/15min0.31.5
Reversals/15min0.00.0
Edges216 even

Fight Dynamics

Career Striking Volume
Bolaji Oki   Manoel Sousa   League median
StatisticBolaji OkiManoel SousaEdge
Fight Shape
Fight Completion Rate74.8%97.3%
Avg Fight Time11:1214:36
% Fights Inside the Distance60.0%50.0%
Strength of UFC Schedule
Opponent UFC Win % (all)57.1%50.0%
Opponent UFC Record (all)4-3 (57.1%)2-2 (50.0%)
Opponent Record (among wins)2-2 (50.0%)
Positional Profile
% Time at Distance (approx.)76.0%61.6%
% Time in Control12.0%13.6%
% Time Controlled12.0%24.8%
Control Rate of Clinch/Ground Time49.9%35.4%
Distance Striking
Distance Sig. Landed / Min7.286.17
Distance Sig. Absorbed / Min5.595.00
Distance Striking Differential / Min+1.69+1.17
Distance Strike Accuracy43.5%42.9%
Distance Strike Defense64.0%61.5%
Power & Pressure
KDs per 100 Power Strikes0.332.83
Knocked Down per 100 Absorbed1.300.00
TD Attempts per 5 Distance Min0.821.11
TDs Faced per 5 Distance Min1.413.06
Fade Index (R3 / R1 pace)1.16
UFC fights only. Metrics with insufficient data show "—" and award no edge. Methodology →

Last 5 Fights (Averages)

Statistic Bolaji Oki Manoel Sousa Edge
Sig. Strike Accuracy44.7%46.3%
Sig. Strikes Landed/min6.24.7
Sig. Strikes Absorbed/min5.24.5
Takedown Accuracy57.1%25.0%
Takedown Defense75.0%81.8%
Control Time/Fight1:201:59
Edges204 even

Last 3 Fights

Bolaji Oki

LOSS
vs. Manoel Sousa
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos • Mar 2026Lightweight
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 3, 4:12
Bolaji Oki84/17049%TD 1/2Ctrl 3:23
Manoel Sousa71/17940%TD 0/3Ctrl 1:09KD 2
▼ Rounds
LOSS
vs. Mason Jones
UFC Fight Night: Imavov vs. Borralho • Sep 2025Lightweight
KO/TKO (Elbows) • Rd 2, 3:18
Bolaji Oki38/9938%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:21KD 1
Mason Jones57/13642%TD 2/2Ctrl 3:41KD 1
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Michael Aswell Jr.
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Bolaji Oki136/30345%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
Michael Aswell Jr.118/30938%TD 0/0Ctrl 0:00
▼ Rounds

Manoel Sousa

WIN
vs. Richie Miranda
UFC Fight Night: Gamrot vs. Salkilld • Aug 2026Lightweight
Decision (Unanimous) • Rd 3, 5:00
Manoel Sousa67/11956%TD 1/1Ctrl 2:49KD 1
Richie Miranda46/11939%TD 1/9Ctrl 3:51
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Bolaji Oki
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Vallejos • Mar 2026Lightweight
KO/TKO (Punch) • Rd 3, 4:12
Manoel Sousa71/17940%TD 0/3Ctrl 1:09KD 2
Bolaji Oki84/17049%TD 1/2Ctrl 3:23
▼ Rounds
WIN
vs. Cristian Perez
DWCS 9.3 • Aug 2025
KO/TKO (Punches) • Rd 3, 3:00
Manoel Sousa42/7258%TD 0/1Ctrl 0:50
Cristian Perez17/3845%TD 3/8Ctrl 7:46
▼ Rounds

Common Opponents

No Common Opponents

Analysis Summary

Striking Volume: Bolaji Oki is the busier striker, landing 6.2 significant strikes per minute vs 4.7. Their opponent absorbs 4.5 strikes per minute on average — Bolaji Oki's output should find a target.

Grappling: Bolaji Oki shoots at 57% accuracy but Manoel Sousa stops 82% of attempts — the takedown path looks difficult. Manoel Sousa shoots at 25% accuracy against Bolaji Oki's 75% defense — Bolaji Oki should keep it standing.

Finish Threat: Manoel Sousa finishes 50% of wins (50% KO/TKO, 0% sub).

Fight Length: Manoel Sousa's fights average 14:36 vs 11:12 for Bolaji Oki. If this reaches the championship rounds, Manoel Sousa's conditioning history becomes a factor.

Last updated: 2026-08-20 | Data source: UFCStats.com