UFC Heavyweight Mohammed Usman Suspended 30 Months for Deceptive Testosterone Use
UFC heavyweight Mohammed Usman has been suspended for 30 months due to a positive test for testosterone. This decision was made public by Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) following an announcement on Friday. The doping violation relates to Usman’s fight in October 2025 against Valter Walker at UFC Rio.
Details of the Suspension
Usman faced issues after a sample collected on September 8 tested positive for testosterone and the banned peptide BPC-157. The results of this test arrived just days before his scheduled bout with Walker, leaving Walker without an opponent.
Admissions and Findings
- Usman admitted to using testosterone prior to the fight.
- He confessed to using banned substances in the past.
- CSAD noted that he initially provided a false explanation until confronted with evidence.
CSAD stated, “While Usman ultimately took responsibility for the above details, he did not do so in a timely fashion.” His attempts to mislead the agency warranted additional scrutiny. Therefore, CSAD added six months to his suspension, citing “aggravating factors” due to Usman’s deceptive conduct.
Impact on Career
The suspension will see Usman unable to compete until April 9, 2028. At that time, he will be 39 years old. Usman, who also is the younger brother of former UFC champion Kamaru Usman, earned recognition by winning Season 30 of “The Ultimate Fighter.” His last fight occurred in June 2025, where he secured a decision victory over Hamdy Abdelwahab, improving his promotional record to 4 wins and 2 losses.
Conclusion
This latest development underscores the continued vigilance of anti-doping agencies in professional sports. Mohammed Usman’s case serves as a reminder of the repercussions of using prohibited substances in the UFC.
