President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerian born Kamarudeen Usman for successfully defending his UFC welterweight title against Jorge Masvidal. 

Usman defeated Masvidal 50-45-45-49-46 to retain his title for second consecutive time in unanimous decision by the judges in the UFC 251. 

Usman was to fight Gilbert Burns but the latter tested positive to coronavirus and Masvidal was mandated to fight the Nigerian at the Fight Island in Abu Dhabi. 

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Buhari in his congratulatory signed his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina wishes Usman the very best and more victories in his career.

He also hailed Usman for flying the green and white colours in distant lands, and reminding the world that good things and great people still come out of Nigeria. 

The congratulatory message reads; 

“President Muhammadu Buhari has heartily congratulates 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 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.

“The President wishes Usman the very best and more victories in his career and prays that like fine wine, he improves with age.”