By Aderonke Ojo
Benjamin Edozie made history for Nigeria at the International Mixed Martial Arts World Championship in Tbilisi, winning a silver medal for the country and becoming the first Nigerian athlete to compete at this prestigious event.
He became the first Nigerian to compete at the MMA world championship, putting up a good run en route to the final.
Edozie’s remarkable achievement saw him put up a good fight en route to the final, where he lost to Spartak Mikayelyan of Armenia.
Edozie’s remarkable achievement saw him move up to number 2 in the world after securing the silver medal.
With a notable 3-1 run in Georgia, he improved his amateur record to 13 wins and just two losses, marking him as a promising talent in the sport .
Edozie’s silver medal win is a testament to his exceptional skill and determination. He defeated top-rated opponents from Zambia, Bulgaria, England, and Tajikistan, showcasing his impressive skills in various aspects of MMA.
Notably, he beat highly rated gold medal hopeful Safar-Makhsum Safarov of Tajikistan in the semifinals.
With this achievement, Edozie has catapulted himself to number 2 in the world rankings and improved his amateur record to 13 wins and 2 losses after a notable 3-1 run in Georgia.
His performance has not only earned him recognition but also inspired a new generation of Nigerian athletes to take up the sport.
The Nigeria Mixed Martial Arts Federation (NMMAF) has congratulated Edozie on his outstanding performance, highlighting the significance of his achievement in putting Nigeria firmly on the global MMA map.
Edozie’s success underscores the country’s growing presence in the world of mixed martial arts and serves as a beacon of hope for aspiring athletes .