Mohammed Usman

"The Motor"

MMA Record: 12-4-0
UFC Record: 4-2-0
Weight Class: Heavyweight

Mohammed Usman "The Motor" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Mohammed Usman has 4 wins in the UFC. Mohammed Usman lands an average of 3.85 significant strikes per minute and averages 0.56 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

6
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Mohammed Usman, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 12 wins, 4 losses, and 0 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the heavyweight division with a weight of 239 lbs., Usman stands tall at 6' 2' with a reach of 79'. In terms of fighting style, Usman demonstrates an average of 3.85 significant strikes per minute and maintains a striking accuracy of 39%. However, he absorbs a considerable number of strikes, averaging 4.27 strikes per minute, with a strike defense rate of 51%. His takedown attempts are less frequent, averaging 0.56 per 15 minutes, and his takedown accuracy is 14%. Usman's career highlights include a significant victory over Zac Pauga, whose ELO rating was 1000 at the time of their encounter. In recent years, he has competed in five fights, securing victories against Junior Tafa and Hamdy Abdelwahab via unanimous decision (U-DEC). However, he also suffered losses to Mick Parkin and Thomas Petersen, both decided by unanimous decision as well. His most recent bout took place on June 21, 2025.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1000

Physical & Background Stats

Height
6' 2'
Weight
Heavyweight
Reach
79'
Stance
Orthodox
Date of Birth
Apr 01 1989
Age
36
Peak ELO
1049
ELO Rank
636 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
53-23-0
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
993.7
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
979.8

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.85
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
39%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
4.27
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
51%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
0.56
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
14%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Mohammed Usman Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2025-06-21 UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree Jr. Hamdy Abdelwahab U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2024-07-20 UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs. Jandiroba Thomas Petersen U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2024-03-23 UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas Mick Parkin U-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2023-09-23 UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs. Gamrot Jake Collier U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2023-04-22 UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs. Blaydes Junior Tafa U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2022-08-06 UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Hill Zac Pauga KO/TKO Punch 2 0:36 Win

ELO Progression Over Time

Mohammed Usman ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
6 2025-06-21 Hamdy Abdelwahab 1000 Win +15 1029
5 2024-07-20 Thomas Petersen 984 Loss -18 1014
4 2024-03-23 Mick Parkin 1032 Loss -17 1032
3 2023-09-23 Jake Collier 979 Win +13 1049
2 2023-04-22 Junior Tafa 1000 Win +15 1036
1 2022-08-06 Zac Pauga 1000 Win +21 1021

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