Result
Mohammed UsmanDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round3
Time5:00
Elo swing+15Mohammed Usman (1625 → 1640)-23Junior Tafa (1610 → 1587)
DateApr 22, 2023
DivisionHeavyweight
StatusCompleted
VenueUFC APEX
BroadcastESPN+
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W
The Motor | 11-4-0Mohammed Usman
L
The Juggernaut | 7-6-0Junior Tafa
Mohammed Usman vs Junior Tafa
Method :Decision - Unanimous
Round :3
Time :5:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Mohammed Usman
Elo1614Solid
3Y trend1625 → 1614
Fight Overview
Round3
Time5:00
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Junior Tafa
Elo1564Solid
3Y trend1617 → 1564
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Mohammed Usman won this fight by Decision - Unanimous in round 3 at 5:00. Mohammed Usman led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Mohammed Usman and Junior Tafa across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Mohammed UsmanJunior Tafa
Elo edge
Mohammed Usman1614+16 last move
Junior Tafa1564-13 last move
Why they are ranked here
Mohammed Usman#99 of 184 active Heavyweight fighters · 1614 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Zac Pauga (rated 1613 at the time): +30.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Brandon Sayles (rated 1596 at the time): -31.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -27 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #98 Jose Augusto, 1 ahead of #100 Javad Mahjoub.
Junior Tafa#140 of 177 active Light Heavyweight fighters · 1564 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Tsuyoshi Sudario (rated 1618 at the time): +32.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Tuco Tokkos (rated 1590 at the time): -30.
- Last 5 fights
- 2 wins, 3 losses, -6 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 1 point behind #139 Fábio Maldonado, 2 ahead of #141 Kevin Christian.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Mohammed UsmanvsJunior Tafa
Total strikes
79vs37
Sig. strikes
7vs22
Takedowns
2vs0
Finishing profile
Mohammed Usmandecision leads 45% of wins
Junior TafaKO/TKO leads 100% of wins
Common opponents
Chris BarnettMohammed Usman: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Mar 23, 2024Junior Tafa: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Oct 12, 2024
Valter WalkerMohammed Usman: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Oct 11, 2025Junior Tafa: loss · Submission (Heel Hook) · Aug 17, 2024
Round stats
Mohammed Usman vs Junior Tafa is a completed Heavyweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : PAVLOVICH VS BLAYDES. Mohammed Usman defeated Junior Tafa by Decision - Unanimous in round 3 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Mohammed Usman vs Junior Tafa quick answers
Who won Mohammed Usman vs Junior Tafa?
Mohammed Usman won Mohammed Usman vs Junior Tafa by Decision - Unanimous in round 3 at 5:00.
What event is Mohammed Usman vs Junior Tafa on?
Mohammed Usman vs Junior Tafa is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : PAVLOVICH VS BLAYDES.
What are the records for Mohammed Usman vs Junior Tafa?
Mohammed Usman enters with a 11-4-0 record and Junior Tafa enters with a 7-6-0 record.
What division is Mohammed Usman vs Junior Tafa?
Mohammed Usman vs Junior Tafa is listed as a Heavyweight fight.
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