Is Mohammed Usman related to Kamaru Usman?

Last Modified Jun 4, 2025 06:32 GMT
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Mohammed (left) and Kamaru Usman (right). [Image courtesy: Getty].

Mohammed Usman is an American mixed martial artist who is signed with the elite mixed martial arts promotion, the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is an active competitor in the heavyweight division of the organization. He won The Ultimate Fighter Season 30 to make an opening in the coveted Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Usman fights out of Arlington, Texas, United States, and is associated with Fortis MMA. He made his professional mixed martial arts debut on May 18, 2017, against Derrick Williams at Tachi Palace Fights 31. Usman won the inaugural fight of his professional career by submitting Williams with the help of a Kimura lock in the very first round of the bout. He progressed forward in his career by amassing a winning streak of three consecutive fights before suffering his first professional loss.

Mohammed Usman locked horns with Don’Tale Mayes on April 14, 2018, at VFC 60: Victory Fighting Championship 60. The fight went the distance of three rounds and it was decided on the judge's scorecard. Mayes was declared the winner via unanimous decision and Usman lost his first professional fight in mixed martial arts. He has a record of 11 wins and four losses as of June 4, 2025, and is on a two-fight losing streak.

Mohammed Usman is the younger brother of the former UFC welterweight champion and superstar, Kamaru Usman. The elder Usman is a prominent fighter on the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s roster. He maintained a win streak for years, besides making five successful title defenses of his welterweight gold before losing it to Leon Edwards at UFC 278. Kamaru Usman is a huge supporter of his younger brother Mohammed and often cheers him up from the ringside during his fights.

Mohammed Usman is an American national of Nigerian descent. He was born on April 1, 1989, in Auchi, Nigeria. In his childhood, Usman moved to the United States of America with his family. He fights out of Arlington, Texas, United States.

Last updated on June 4, 2025

FAQs on Mohammed Usman relation with Kamaru Usman

A. Mohammed Usman is the younger brother of Kamaru Usman.

A. Mohammed Usman competes in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

A. Kamaru Usman is the elder brother of Mohammed Usman.

A. He was born in Auchi, Nigeria.

A. Kamaru Usman was born on April 1, 1989.

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