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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 25
Mohammed Usman replaced by Thiago Santos for Jorge Masvidal’s $500,000 bare-knuckle MMA tournament

Mohammed Usman replaced by Thiago Santos for Jorge Masvidal’s $500,000 bare-knuckle MMA tournament

Jorge Masvidal’s upcoming event has drafted in Thiago Santos to take Mohammed Usman’s place. Usman was cut from the UFC roster earlier this month following a 30-month suspension for violating the promotion’s anti-doping policy.

MMA News / MMA Knockout On SI / February 18

UFC Veteran Faces Threat of Lifetime Ban Following Third Drug Test Violation

One former UFC fighter is staring down the prospect of a lifetime ban in the state of Nevada following his latest failed drug test. The last few months

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 14
Mohammed Usman and Jailton Almeida’s Exit Might Just Be the Beginning of the End for Heavyweight Division

Mohammed Usman and Jailton Almeida’s Exit Might Just Be the Beginning of the End for Heavyweight Division

The UFC’s heavyweight division has long sold itself on spectacle. One punch power. Sudden finishes. Larger-than-life personalities. But recent roster shakeups have sparked a different kind of conversation — one centered not on knockouts, but on sustainability.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 13
Mohammed Usman cut from UFC roster after 30-month suspension alongside first fighter to lose this year

Mohammed Usman cut from UFC roster after 30-month suspension alongside first fighter to lose this year

More cuts have been made to the UFC roster following some recent releases. The likes of Javid Basharat were surprisingly cut despite the fact that he got his hand raised this past weekend at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 12
Suspended TUF Winner Axed as UFC Continues Firing Spree

Suspended TUF Winner Axed as UFC Continues Firing Spree

The UFC’s recent roster purge isn’t subtle anymore. And Mohammed Usman just became the latest name to fall through the cracks. The former Ultimate Fighter winner and brother of ex-welterweight champion Kamaru Usman has officially been removed from the promotion.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 18
Mohammed Usman: 'I Made a Mistake'

Mohammed Usman: 'I Made a Mistake'

Mohammed Usman has spoken publicly for the first time since receiving a lengthy suspension from Combat Sports Anti-Doping. On Friday, CSAD announced that Usman tested positive for testosterone ahead of a scheduled Oct.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 16
UFC Heavyweight Mohammed Usman Gets Hit With Lengthy Doping Suspension

UFC Heavyweight Mohammed Usman Gets Hit With Lengthy Doping Suspension

The UFC has issued a doping suspension to heavyweight contender Mohammed Usman, the brother of former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. The suspension,

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 16
Former UFC Champion’s Brother Hit With 30-Month Suspension for Anti-Doping Violation

Former UFC Champion’s Brother Hit With 30-Month Suspension for Anti-Doping Violation

The UFC’s list of grievances that kicked off 2026 just grew longer. After UFC 324 lost its co-main event, and UFC 325 lost a hometown fighter yesterday, a doping scandal verdict has taken the spotlight today.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 16
Kamaru Usman’s Brother Hit With 30-Month UFC Doping Ban

Kamaru Usman’s Brother Hit With 30-Month UFC Doping Ban

Getting banned for doping isn’t uncommon; many stars have been suspended for it. While Conor McGregor was banned not for testing positive but for missing tests, Kamaru Usman’s brother was found to have tested positive for doping.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 10, 2025
Chaos at UFC Rio Weigh-Ins as Mohammed Usman’s Failed Drug Test Crushes Valter Walker’s Dream

Chaos at UFC Rio Weigh-Ins as Mohammed Usman’s Failed Drug Test Crushes Valter Walker’s Dream

The year 2025 has thrown turbulent challenges at Dana White and the UFC. Even though the multi-billion-dollar promotion continues to dominate the fight industry, setbacks still strike.

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