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At UFC Fight Night in Azerbaijan, Nigeria's Mohammed Usman defeated Hamdy Abdelwahab to continue his development.
Nigeria's Mohammed Usman emerged victorious against Egypt's Hamdy Abdelwahab in a closely contested heavyweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Baku, Azerbaijan.
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In a landmark event for mixed martial arts Usman returned to the win column and became the first fighter to secure a UFC victory in Azerbaijan.
The fight, which unfolded over three rounds, saw Usman initially grappling with Abdelwahab's early explosiveness.
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Despite Abdelwahab's formidable wrestling background and Olympic experience, Usman's ability to maintain a steady pace in the later rounds that proved decisive.
The judges unanimously scored the bout 29-28 in favor of Usman after three round of action.
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This victory is particularly significant for Usman, who had faced back-to-back unanimous decision losses prior to this fight.
Mohammed Usman on victory
The win boosts Usman's standing in the UFC heavyweight division as he overcame adversity through in-fight adjustments.
Usman celebrated the victory with a statement that said, "Today was a blessing to compete on the grandest fighting stage @ufc.
"Each walk I learn more about myself and step into the Fighter I know I could be.
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"I dug deep today and tapped into something I knew I always had in me!.
"Big thanks to everybody that was there with me every step of the way GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME 🔐🇳🇬 NAJIA WE ARE BACK."
It comes after his older brother, Kamaru Usman, defeated Joaquin Buckley on his UFC return.
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