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Kamaru's younger brother Mohammed Usman will make his UFC debut against Junior Tafa.
American and Nigerian professional mixed martial artist Mohammed Usman is set for his first outing in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Mohammed is the younger brother of American and Nigerian professional mixed martial artist and former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
On Friday, March 25, the UFC announced that Mohammed would make his long-awaited debut in the octagon.
Mohammed Usman to debut against Junior Tafa
The UFC revealed that Mohammed Usman on his debut will take on Australian mixed martial artist Junior Tafa.
Mohammed confirmed his UFC debut with a picture on his official Instagram account along with a message that said, "April 22 WE CLOCK IN."
Mohammed's debut in the UFC comes just a week after his elder brother Kamaru Usman suffered another defeat to English professional mixed martial artist Leon Edwards.
Kamaru in the fifth round suffered a head-kick knockout loss to Edwards in the main UFC 278 to win the UFC Welterweight Championship at the Vivint Arena, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States back in August 2022.
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Edwards was able to record a majority decision victory win against Usman in the rematch that took place at the 02 Arena in London, United Kingdom in March 2023.
Mohammed was in attendance to watch his brother in action and now is set for his first UFC outing.
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Mohammed Usman against Junior Tafa preview
Mohammed rose to fame when his violent left hook in the second round knocked out Zac Pauga down to be crowned 'The Ultimate Fighter Season 30' heavyweight winner.
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Tafa is a highly-rated prodigy and now has the chance to show the world his talents in the UFC.
The battle between Mohammed and Tafa will take place on the undercard of the heavyweight matchup between Sergei Pavlovich and Curtis Blaydes.
It is scheduled for UFC Fight Night 222 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, United States of America on Saturday, April 22, 2023.
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