UFCOumar Sy Record: 12-2-0
Light HeavyweightRecord12-2-0
Age30
DivisionLight Heavyweight · #26
Combat Edge Elo1697
Last fightMar 14 2026
Oumar Sy has a 12-2-0 professional record and is 30 years old in the Light Heavyweight division, representing Bulgarian Top Team. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Oumar Sy bio
Personal background
Oumar Sy is a French light heavyweight in the UFC, born on November 21, 1995, in Paris, France. A towering presence in the 205-pound division, he stands 6'4" with an enormous 83-inch reach, physical tools that make him one of the longest fighters in his weight class. Sy built his game through Brazilian jiu-jitsu and striking before bringing it together as a complete mixed martial artist, and he now trains at the renowned Bulgarian Top Team, a camp known for producing technically polished European talent. That blend of length, grappling craft and patient striking has carried him to a 12–2 professional record with a 75% finish rate.
Path to the UFC
Sy turned professional in 2019 and rose quickly through Europe's most respected promotions. He opened his career with knockouts in his first two bouts, then stacked submission and decision wins across GMC, Oktagon, Ares FC and Poland's KSW, where he established himself as one of the continent's top light heavyweight prospects. By the time he submitted veteran Luis Henrique da Silva with a first-round rear-naked choke in 2023 and stopped the experienced Ildemar Alcântara that summer, Sy had run his record to 12–0 and earned a UFC contract.
UFC arrival
Sy made an immediate statement in the Octagon. In his May 2024 debut he submitted Tuco Tokkos with a first-round rear-naked choke, showcasing the grappling that fueled his European run. He followed in September 2024 with a composed three-round unanimous decision over Da Woon Jung, demonstrating that he could win on the scorecards as well as by finish. Through two fights he remained unbeaten and looked like a prospect on a fast track up the rankings.
Adversity and response
His first professional defeat came in June 2025, when he dropped a three-round unanimous decision to powerful veteran Alonzo Menifield — a fight that tested his ability to handle a physical, experienced opponent. Sy answered emphatically just months later, stopping Brendson Ribeiro with first-round elbows and punches in September 2025 to remind the division of his finishing ability. He stumbled again in March 2026, caught in a first-round guillotine choke by the rugged Ion Cutelaba, a setback that highlighted the risks that come with his aggressive grappling exchanges.
Fighting style
Sy is a long-limbed, finish-oriented light heavyweight who pairs rangy striking with opportunistic grappling. Of his 12 wins, five have come by knockout and four by submission, a profile that reflects a fighter who hunts for the stoppage from both phases. His reach lets him control distance on the feet, while his jiu-jitsu makes him dangerous whenever a fight hits the mat, particularly with the rear-naked choke that has finished several of his opponents. The honest caveat is that his willingness to scramble has cost him — his most recent loss came by submission — and the step up to elite competition has shown he can be out-muscled over three rounds.
Career highlights
- Undefeated entry to the UFC — arrived in the Octagon a perfect 12–0 after a dominant run through Europe's top promotions.
- Debut submission — choked out Tuco Tokkos in the first round of his UFC debut to extend his unbeaten streak.
- 75% career finish rate — nine of his 12 wins have come by knockout or submission, blending long-range striking with rear-naked-choke grappling.
Career snapshot
Oumar Sy career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1697Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#407
Light Heavyweight#26of 93 active
Peak1725
Last move-24
Opponent quality1573avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1725 Elo after defeating Da Woon Jung (2024-09-28)
Similar Elo in Light Heavyweight
Oumar Sy quick answers
What is Oumar Sy's record?
Oumar Sy's professional MMA record is 12-2-0.
How old is Oumar Sy?
Oumar Sy is 30 years old.
What weight class is Oumar Sy?
Oumar Sy fights at Light Heavyweight in UFC.
How tall is Oumar Sy?
Oumar Sy is 6'4" tall with a 83" reach.
How much does Oumar Sy weigh?
Oumar Sy competes at Light Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 205 lbs.
What is Oumar Sy's Combat Edge Elo?
Oumar Sy's Combat Edge Elo is 1697, with a peak Elo of 1725.
How strong is Oumar Sy's recent opposition?
Oumar Sy's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1573 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Oumar Sy's last fight?
Oumar Sy's latest tracked pro fight was against Ion Cutelaba at UFC Fight Night on Mar 14 2026.
What is Oumar Sy's recent form?
Oumar Sy's recent tracked pro form is L-W-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Oumar Sy usually win?
Oumar Sy's 12 recorded wins include 5 knockouts, 4 submissions, and 3 decisions, with 75% ending before the final bell.
5Wins by knockout
4Wins by submission
3Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Oumar Sy stats
Record : 12 / 2 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.67Fighter3.19Division average
Significant striking accuracy
48%Fighter47%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
1.72Fighter4.44Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
70%Fighter50%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
2.73Fighter1.73Division average
Takedown accuracy
37%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
100%Fighter51%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.39Fighter0.70Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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