Eugine Wabwile Juma 
MMA Pro Fight Night 2 electrified fans as local fighters dominated the card. The standout was Ali Abbad Usama, who stunned the crowd with a rare shotgun armbar submission against South Sudan’s Peter Bushak.
BY LUNALO SHEM
Kenya’s athletes delivered a week of unforgettable triumphs both in the ring and in the pool, while European football was jolted by the dramatic return of José Mourinho to Real Madrid.
In Nairobi, the MMA Pro Fight Night 2 electrified fans as local fighters dominated the card. The standout was Ali Abbad Usama, who stunned the crowd with a rare shotgun armbar submission against South Sudan’s Peter Bushak. Fellow Kenyan George Itumo added to the spectacle, dispatching DRC’s Ken Bolton with a first‑round TKO. By the end of the night, Kenyan fighters had claimed victory in five of nine bouts, cementing their supremacy in regional MMA.
Meanwhile, in Malindi, the Madaraka Swimming Championships showcased Kenya’s aquatic talent. The Gliding Dolphins Club reigned supreme, amassing an impressive 7,440.50 points to secure their third consecutive national title. Nyali School and Malindi Little Angels trailed behind, while the Dolphins’ girls’ team dominated with 468.50 points, proving their unmatched strength in the water.
Away from Kenya’s sporting arenas, global football headlines turned to Madrid. Following Florentino Pérez’s re‑election as Real Madrid president, the club confirmed the return of José Mourinho as manager. The 63‑year‑old tactician, dubbed The Special One, replaces Álvaro Arbeloa and is already plotting a squad rebuild, with Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konaté among his reported targets. Real Madrid paid €15 million to Benfica to secure Mourinho’s release, underscoring their ambition to reclaim European glory.
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For Kenyan fans, the week was a celebration of MMA dominance and swimming excellence, while football enthusiasts worldwide braced for the impact of Mourinho’s second coming at Real Madrid.
