Mohammed Usman • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC on ABC(6/21/25) Usman won a three round unanimous decision over Hamdy Abdelwahab
• UFC on ESPN(7/20/24) Usman lost a three round unanimous decision to Thomas Peterson
• UFC on ESPN(3/23/24) Usman lost a three round unanimous decision to Mick Parkin
• UFC Fight Night(9/23/23) Usman won a three round unanimous decision over Jake Collier
• UFC Fight Night(4/22/23) Usman won a three round unanimous decision over Junior Tafa
• UFC on ESPN(8/6/22) Usman knocked out Zac Pauga at :36 of the second round to win the TUF 30 heavyweight final
• The Ultimate Fighter, Season 30
• In the semifinals, Usman won a three-round split decision over Eduardo Perez
• In the quarterfinals, Usman won a three-round unanimous decision over Mitchell Sipe

IMPORTANT FACTS

Team Pena on TUF 30

Pro since 2017

Four wins by KO, two by submission (2 Kimura)

Five first-round finishes

Younger brother of former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman

Biggest obstacle in life was overcoming the death of his son at age 2

Played football at University of Arizona (Defensive End)

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: My son inspired me. Once the football door shut, my brother was having success. I didn’t want to be a failure in my son’s eyes.

Q: What professional titles have you held?

ANSWER: I won The Ultimate Fighter season 30

Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?

ANSWER: Every fight is very tough

Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?

ANSWER: Anthony “Rumble” Johnson - the energy and viciousness he brought to the cage was unmatched

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: General Studies

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: First job was at Blockbuster

Q: Origin of nickname:

ANSWER: I got my nickname my freshman year in college. I wasn’t the tallest guy or the biggest guy. But what I had was drive. When guys quit, I kept going.

Q: Personal Life / Background:

ANSWER: I have twin boys, 2 older brothers and a sister (Kamaru Usman, Kash Usman, Ashlynn Usman). My mom and dad are my heart. I love to sit on the beach and reflect, and I love working out and talking to my parents