Kamaru Usman's brother signs contract with the same organization as Jailton Malhadinho.

Mohammed Usman behind the scenes at the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC

Champion of the thirtieth edition of The Ultimate Fighter and former UFC heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg), Mohammed Usman She's in a new house. The 36-year-old athlete was suspended by the CSAD (Combat Sports Anti-Doping) in January., after testing positive for testosterone and then, in February, He was dismissed from Dana White's organization due to recent events.Now, in a new league, the Nigerian joins... Jailton Malhadinho, seeking better days after a turbulent start to the year.

In a post on Instagram, the official profile of Absolute Championship Akhmat (ACA) announced that Mohammed has officially become another fighter in the organization. Just as happened with the Nigerian, The Russian company had signed Malhadinho after the heavyweight was released from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).In the welcome post, Magomed Bibulatov, the company's president, was in charge of announcing the newest acquisition.

"The ACA heavyweight division is reinforced by another fighter." Mohammed Usman "He signed a long-term contract with the league. Who do you want to see him fight in his debut?", said Magomed Bibulatov.

 

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For how long was Kamaru Usman's brother suspended?

The punishment is retroactive to October 9, 2025, two days before the fight he was to have against Walter Walker The ban will remain in effect until April 9, 2028, at UFC Rio. The athlete tested positive for testosterone in a sample collected out of competition on September 8 of last year.

According to CSAD, Usman made false statements during the investigation. Because of the attempt to deceive the agency, an additional six months' suspension was added to the standard two-year sentence.

Mohammed Usman He will be 40 years old when he is eligible to compete again. Currently, the Nigerian has 11 wins and four losses in his professional record.

When was Mohammed Usman's last fight?

The last performance of Mohammed Usman It was in June 2025, when it surpassed Hamdy Abdelwahab by unanimous decision in the UFC BakuThe Nigerian was scheduled to face Walter Walker At UFC Rio, however, he was removed from the card after failing drug tests.