Nigeria’s Kamaru Usman becomes UFC’s First African Champion

Nigerian fighter, Kamaru Usman is now the new welterweight champion after defeating former champion, Tyron Woodley at the Ultimate Fight Championship (UFC). The mixed martial arts fight happened in Las Vegas, U.S Saturday night. The new welterweight champion during his remark gave a moving tribute to Woodley, saying his name has to be mentioned in the history of the tourney as one of the greatest. Usman also shared the moment with his daughter. In an even more emotional speech, Kamaru Usman said to his daughter “I want you to remember this day” while she nodded. Watch clips below:

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Classy tribute from new welterweight king Kamaru Usman to former champ Tyron Woodley. – And a touching moment with his daughter. Enjoy it champ, you’ve earned it 👏 * * * #UFC235 #UFC #MMA #MixedMartialArts #UltimateFightingChampionship #BTSport #BTSportUFC #KamaruUsman #LasVegas #Octagon #JoeRogan #JRE A post shared by BT Sport (@btsport) on Mar 2, 2019 at 10:43pm PST