See what Kamaru Usman and Francis Ngannou said after the Nigerian Nightmare beat Joaquin Buckley.
Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou took to social media to celebrate the impressive victory of his fellow African fighter, Kamaru Usman, over Joaquin Buckley at UFC Fight Night in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Kamaru Usman gifted Atlanta United jersey: Nigerian Nightmare to battle Joaquin Buckley in UFC return
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Kamaru Usman: Nigerian Nightmare celebrates getting monkey off his back against Joaquin Buckley
Nigerian Nightmare Kamaru Usman celebrates getting the monkey off his back with a massive victory against Joaquin Buckley in UFC Atlanta.
The post featured a picture of Usman raising his fist in victory after a grueling five-round battle that ended in a unanimous decision.
Nigerian Nightmare overcame personal challenges and a string of tough fights to reclaim his footing in the welterweight division.
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Ngannou on Usman
The victory showcased Usman’s strategic dominance reinforcing his status as a top contender despite recent setbacks.
Along with photos was a message that said, "Congrats to my brother @USMAN84kg for his amazing victory last night.
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"It's inspiring to see him do that after all he's been through lately.
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"Congrats to @Newmansa94 on his impressive performance. That round 5!"
Usman celebrated the victory thanking his team.
In a statement he said, "It truly took a village to build back.
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"I’m so incredibly thankful to my family, team and friends.
"Back to the drawing board and on to the next. Thank you."
Usman is now expected to return to action before the end of the year.