UFC heavyweight champion, Francis Ngannou, has hailed fellow Nigerian, Kamaru Usman, for knocking out Jorge Masvidal on Sunday. The match which took place in Jacksonville, Florida had Usman’s UFC welterweight title on the line. However, it took a right-hand punch from the Nigerian Nightmare to send Masvidal to the floor in the second round of the main event of UFC 261. READ ALSO: My contribution to relocation of Nigeria’s capital to Abuja hasn’t been recognised – 90-year-old LawalNgannou who was present during the fight hailed Usman, saying his striking game has improved. He’s known as a wrestler but he’s been putting guys in a striking clinic in such a clean & dominant way.

Source: Punch April 25, 2021 14:48 UTC