UFC"The Motor"Mohammed Usman Record: 11-4-0
HeavyweightRecord11-4-0
Age37
DivisionHeavyweight · #58
Combat Edge Elo1638
Last fightOct 11 2025
Mohammed Usman has a 11-4-0 professional record and is 37 years old in the Heavyweight division, representing War Room Kickboxing & MMA. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Mohammed Usman bio
Personal background
Mohammed Usman, the UFC heavyweight nicknamed “The Motor,” was born on April 1, 1989, in Auchi, Nigeria, and is the younger brother of former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Like his brother, Mohammed came to combat sports through American football and wrestling: he played defensive end at the University of Arizona before turning to MMA. At 6'2" with a 79-inch reach, he is a big, athletic heavyweight who trains out of War Room Kickboxing & MMA and leans on an explosive, high-output approach that fits his nickname. The Usman brothers share a rare distinction – both won The Ultimate Fighter, making them the first set of siblings to do so in the show's history.
Path to the UFC
Usman turned professional in 2017 and built his foundation on the regional circuit, opening with three straight first-round finishes before tasting his first loss to Don'Tale Mayes by decision in 2018. He kept developing through Titan FC and a stint in the PFL, where he was submitted by Brandon Sayles in 2021. The breakthrough came on The Ultimate Fighter Season 30, where he beat Mitchell Sipe by unanimous decision in an exhibition bout to advance through the heavyweight tournament.
TUF title and UFC run
Usman's signature moment came in August 2022, when he capped the TUF 30 heavyweight tournament with a highlight-reel second-round knockout of Zac Pauga to win the competition and join Kamaru as a TUF champion. He carried that momentum into the official UFC roster, grinding out unanimous decisions over Junior Tafa in 2023 and veteran Jake Collier later that year to push toward the divisional middle.
Recent results
The heavyweight division proved a stern test from there. Usman dropped consecutive unanimous decisions to unbeaten prospect Mick Parkin and to Thomas Petersen in 2024, snapping his momentum. He steadied himself in June 2025 with a unanimous-decision win over previously undefeated Hamdy Abdelwahab, moving his record to 11-4 and reasserting himself as a durable, dangerous presence in the division.
Fighting style
Usman is an aggressive, pressure-based heavyweight whose 55% finish rate reflects real stopping power – of his 11 wins, four come by knockout, two by submission and five by decision. His best work blends athletic wrestling entries with heavy hands, and the second-round knockout of Pauga showed the kind of fight-ending one-punch threat he carries. The honest knock is finishing consistency at the top level: he has been pushed to decisions in many of his recent fights, and three of his four losses have come on the scorecards, suggesting that his cardio and output can dip against patient, technically sound heavyweights who weather his early surges.
Career highlights
- TUF 30 champion — knocked out Zac Pauga in the second round to win the heavyweight tournament and follow his brother as a TUF winner.
- Spoiling an unbeaten record — defeated previously perfect Hamdy Abdelwahab by unanimous decision in 2025 to halt a two-fight skid.
- Regional finishing run — opened his pro career with three straight first-round stoppages, flashing the power that has defined his game.
Career snapshot
Mohammed Usman career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1638Solid ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#921
Heavyweight#58of 105 active
Peak1653
Last move+16
Opponent quality1576avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1653 Elo after defeating Jake Collier (2023-09-23)
Similar Elo in Heavyweight
Mohammed Usman quick answers
What is Mohammed Usman's record?
Mohammed Usman's professional MMA record is 11-4-0.
How old is Mohammed Usman?
Mohammed Usman is 37 years old.
What weight class is Mohammed Usman?
Mohammed Usman fights at Heavyweight in UFC.
How tall is Mohammed Usman?
Mohammed Usman is 6'2" tall with a 79" reach.
How much does Mohammed Usman weigh?
Mohammed Usman competes at Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 237 lbs.
What is Mohammed Usman's Combat Edge Elo?
Mohammed Usman's Combat Edge Elo is 1638, with a peak Elo of 1653.
How strong is Mohammed Usman's recent opposition?
Mohammed Usman's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1576 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Mohammed Usman's last fight?
Mohammed Usman's latest tracked pro fight was against Valter Walker at UFC Fight Night on Oct 11 2025.
What is Mohammed Usman's recent form?
Mohammed Usman's recent tracked pro form is W-L-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Mohammed Usman usually win?
Mohammed Usman's 11 recorded wins include 4 knockouts, 2 submissions, and 5 decisions, with 55% ending before the final bell.
4Wins by knockout
2Wins by submission
5Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
1Loss by submission
3Loss by decision
Mohammed Usman stats
Record : 11 / 4 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.85Fighter2.81Division average
Significant striking accuracy
39%Fighter47%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.27Fighter4.44Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
51%Fighter48%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
0.56Fighter1.38Division average
Takedown accuracy
14%Fighter37%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
67%Fighter48%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0Fighter0.60Division average
Pro fight history
ResultOpponentMethodTimeRoundEventDateFight details
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