Mohammed Usman is an American professional mixed martial arts competitor competing in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was born in Auchi, Nigeria, on April 1, 1989, and moved along with his family to Dallas, Texas, in his childhood. Mohammed Usman has two siblings named Kamaru Usman and Kashetu Usman.
His professional debut came against Derrick Willams at TPF 31: Diaz vs. Gibson, in the preliminary card of the event. Usman delivered an impressive knockout victory over Williams in the first round of the fight. He ventured into the Ultimate Fighting Championship and was welcomed into the octagon in his debut by Zac Pauga on August 6, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Hill.
He won the fight by knocking out Pauga in the second round. His win made him the winner of The Ultimate Fighter Season 31. Usman is cruising on a four-fight win streak after securing victories over Mitchell Sipe, Eduardo Perez, Zac Pauga, and Junior Tafa. He has a professional record of 11 wins and 2 losses. Mohammed Usman is scheduled for a heavyweight showdown against Mark Parkin at UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas at UFC Apex in Enterprise, Las Vegas, United States, on March 23, 2024.
How many brothers does Kamaru Usman have?
The former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has two siblings named Kashetu Usman and Mohammed Usman. Kamaru Usman is one of the leading stars of the UFC's welterweight division. Like his sibling, Usman is also considered to be one of the most dominant fighters in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Kamaru Usman lost his welterweight title to Leon Edwards in UFC 278 on August 21, 2022, and then failed to regain the title in a rematch with Edwards in UFC 286 on March 18, 2023.
Which Usman brother is older?
Kamaru Usman, the former UFC welterweight champion, is the older brother among the Usman siblings. Mohammed Usman followed in his elder brother’s footsteps and made his way into the UFC before competing in multiple promotions, including the coveted PFL. Kamaru Usman is a leading competitor in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), whereas Mohammed Usman fights in the heavyweight division of the promotion.
FAQs on Mohammed Usman brothers
A. Kamaru Usman and Kashetu Usman are the brothers of Mohammed Usman.
A. Mohammed Usman was born in Auchi, Nigeria.
A. Mohammed Usman competes in the heavyweight division.
A. Mohammed Usman is 34 years old.
A. Mohammed Usman’s record is 11-2.
