Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, Chairman, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa and other Nigerians have congratulated Nigerian-born UFC middleweight champion, Isreal Adesanya, after retaining his title with a second round knockout of Paulo Costa in Abu Dhabi.
Adesanya made light work of his opponent, dominating the fight from start to finish as he wrapped up business with a knockout of Costa in the second round via punches.
Adesanya was barely touched in the fight and left Costa needing medical attention after the defeat.
Reacting to the victory, Dare, Dabiri-Erewa and other Nigerians on social media celebrated the Lagos-born UFC Star.