Kamaru Usman and parents team up with Mike Tyson

Kamaru Usman was in attendance to watch his brother Mohamed take on Junior Tafa and met Mike Tyson

UFC Kamaru Usman and parents team up with Mike Tyson

Tosin Abayomi 18:00 - 26.04.2023

In Vegas for the fight between Mohammed and Junior Tafa, Kamaru Usman and his parents team up with Mike Tyson.

American and Nigerian professional mixed martial artist Kamarudeen Usman had a sensational weekend in Las Vegas.

Usman was in attendance to watch his brother Mohamed take on Junior Tafa in an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight clash.

While in Las Vegas, Usman teamed up with American former professional boxer Michael Tyson.

Usman took to his official social media platforms to show off meeting Tyson with his parents.

Mohammed Usman rose to fame after being crowned 'The Ultimate Fighter Season 30'
Mohammed Usman rose to fame after being crowned 'The Ultimate Fighter Season 30'

Along with the photos with his parents and Tyson was a message that said, "Had a wonderful and successful weekend in Vegas with the family." 

Usman supports his brother to victory

Mohammed, the brother of former Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, defeated Junior Tafa in the Octagon to earn his second consecutive victory.

Mohammed gained entry into the UFC by winning The Ultimate Fighter, and his unanimous decision victory over Tafa demonstrated his potential as a formidable opponent.

Mohammed Usman is now expected to move into contender status in the heavyweight division.
Mohammed Usman is now expected to move into contender status in the heavyweight division.

The Nigerian boxer was exhausted after a difficult first round, but he changed his strategy in rounds two and three after consulting his corner and brother Kamaru.

In the second round, Usman used his grappling abilities to wear down Tafa by bringing the fight to the ground. 

The previously unbeaten Tafa was helpless against the ground game and managed to avoid being submitted or taking too much damage in the second round.

The fight was then declared a unanimous decision in favor of Usman, giving him his tenth professional victory.

After the victory against Tafa, Mohammed Usman is now expected to move into contender status in the heavyweight division.

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