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Ranked number 12 in the UFC featherweight rankings, Yusuff took to his official social media platforms to give an update on his return to Nigeria.
Along with the photos was a message of Yusuff encouraging young ones in his neighborhood.
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He wrote, "I always feel weird about posting the charity stuff I do because I don't want to take away from the authenticity of it.
"But I want to dedicate this post to the squad at Maja. They're always a part of the stuff I do back home.
"I've been supporting them since the pre-UFC days. My mom and sister are always on me about giving back to the community.
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"They use to tell me that the people back home may not be able to watch my fights( pre ufc), but they're still supporting me through prayer and well-wishes.
"Now it's easier for them to catch my fights with the UFC being so popular. But they've shown me love since I was on the regional circuit.
"When I send money to my sister to feed the needy and homeless, she always asked me to support the local fighters in the community too.
"So I started focusing on these guys at Maja. And whenever I go back to Nigeria, I try to visit them too.
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"I usually give them a heads up before showing up. But this time, I wanted to surprise both my sister and the guys at the gym.
"So I told my sister to tell them she was coming to record for my YouTube channel meanwhile she had no idea I was even in Nigeria.
"I ended up showing up and surprising everyone. It was a really cool moment.
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"Thank you to @suckerpunchent @bryanhamper @chris.creech.sp and @10kicksmuaythai for providing me with extra equipment to donate to them.
"These things go a real long way for the fighters to pursue their dream. It was a lot of fun.
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"I got to train with them, teach a little bit, and give them some extra gifts. It was super cool and definitely so."
Yusuff was last in action in a loss at UFC bout Night 230 to Edson Barboza.
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