Usman Brothers Rise Again: Mohammed’s Gritty Win in Baku Rescues UFC Hopes
In what could prove to be a pivotal moment for both his career and family legacy, Mohammed Usman clawed his way back from the brink of UFC irrelevance with a hard-fought unanimous decision win over previously undefeated Hamdy Abdelwahab on Saturday night in Baku.
Facing immense pressure and riding a two-fight losing streak, the heavyweight was staring down a likely UFC release had he suffered a third straight defeat. Abdelwahab, 4-0 coming into the bout, dominated early exchanges, and it briefly seemed as though Usman’s time in the promotion was running out. But digging deep in the second and third rounds, the 35-year-old rallied impressively to swing the contest in his favour and earn a vital win—the first in almost two years. 
