BEVERLY HILLS, July 13, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has hailed martial fighter, Kamarudeen Usman, for winning the match against Jorge Masvidal and retaining his title as Welterweight champion.
The president stated this in a statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, congratulating Usman for fighting strongly and representing Nigeria’s flag.
The statement reads: “As the first African-born and Nigerian UFC Champion, President Buhari commends the courageous fighter for finishing strong inside the octagon, proudly flying the green and white colours in distant lands, and reminding the world that good things and great people still come out of Nigeria.
“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.”
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President Buhari also wished Usman more victories and prayed that “like fine wine, he improves with age”.
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