(06-08-23) LONDON — Muhidin Abubakar celebrated a great victory in the Fight Star Championship, which took place in London, where he wrestled fighter Andy Young from Northern Ireland.
Muhidin Abubakar, the London-born Somali sensation, seized an impressive MMA victory on Saturday at the O2 Arena against veteran Andy Young, and did so while proudly waving the Somali flag. The match-up, drawing significant attention, saw Abubakar headline against Young in the renowned Indigo O2.
Known by his nickname, “The Captain,” 24-year-old Abubakar’s triumph over Young has further embellished his professional record to an impressive 5-1-0. This win extended his current streak to two consecutive victories.
Reflecting on his success, Abubakar took to Twitter, expressing, “Hard work never goes to waste. I came a long way. I always believed in myself but I never thought at this age I would headline in the Indigo O2. Hard work and dedication. I trained so hard for this fight and it paid off. On to the next one.”
Further sentiments were shared on Facebook, with the jubilant fighter writing, “Alhamdulillah. I got the win against a very experienced veteran with a first-round KO. I remember watching this guy [Young] fight in 2016 for world titles on BAMMA when I had less than 3 amateur fights, thinking, ‘man this guy is good.’ I trained so hard for this and my hard work paid off. When I first started training martial arts, I always believed in myself but never could I have imagined I’d be where I am this fast. I haven’t accomplished anything yet but we are on our way insha Allah. Thank you to all my team, friends, family, and sponsors who support me.”
Andy Young, known for his long-standing contribution to British MMA, was a favourite for many. However, Abubakar’s dedication and training were evident in the ring, earning him not only the title but the respect and admiration of many within the MMA community.
The victory, symbolised by Abubakar’s brandishing of the Somali flag, highlights the diverse talents within the UK’s combat sports and puts a spotlight on the rising stars with Somali heritage making their mark on the international stage.
