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Kamaru Usman gets presidential commendation for retaining UFC title

Last updated: July 12, 2020 2:38 pm
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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Kamarudeen Usman on the successful defence of his Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC, Welterweight Title with an emphatic win over Jorge Masvidal.

As the first African-born and Nigerian UFC Champion, President Buhari commended the courageous fighter for finishing strong inside the Octagon, proudly flying the green and white colours in distant land, and reminding the world that good things and great people still come out of Nigeria.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, President Buhari noted that while the global COVID-19 pandemic may have brought gloom to many families and nations, the President is delighted and gratified that our Welterweight Champion has lifted our spirits with another professional performance, proving that things will surely get better at the fullness of time when we remain committed to our vision.

Also Read: Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman retains UFC Belt in dominant win over Masvidal

The President wished Usman the very best and more victories in his career and prayed that like fine wine, he improves with age.

(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)

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