The winner of season 30 of “The Ultimate Fighter,” Mohammed Usman, continues his rise in the heavyweight division when he squares off with Jake Collier. Collier is on a three-fight losing skid and may see the challenge against Kamaru Usman’s brother as a golden opportunity to get back to the win column. The heavyweight clash is scheduled on the preliminary card of UFC 228. Usman is the bookies’ favorite to win the fight.
MMA: UFC Heavyweight
Venue: UFC Apex, Enterprise, Nevada
Where to watch: ESPN+
Date: 24.09.2023. 00.00
Mohammed Usman
Nigerian-born Mohammed Usman followed his illustrious brother's steps and became a professional mixed martial artist in 2017. After stints in various regional promotions, he competed and won The Ultimate Fighter Season 30 in July 2022. A few months later, “Motor” debuted in the UFC, where he scored a perfect record with two wins. The 34-year-old’s unanimous victory over Junior Tafa last April has been the highlight of his UFC career.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 34
- Height: 6’ 2”
- Reach: 79”
- Record: 9-2
Jake Collier
Three matches into his four-fight contract, Jake Collier is 0-3 and facing the possibility of being cut from the promotion almost ten years after his 2014 debut. Taking up BJJ to lose weight at twenty, the Missouri-born American fell in love with MMA and started competing. The 34-year-old’s last win was the submission of Chase Sherman in January last year. That victory was followed by losses to Andreu Arlovski, Chris Barret, and Martin Bunday last April.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 34
- Height: 6’ 3”
- Reach: 78.5”
- Record: 13-9
Betting Odds
Usman Mohammed is 1.64 odds to win on Bet9ja. The underdog, Jake Collier, is 2.25 to win on Bet365. 1XBET lists Yes for round three to start at 1.57 odds, with the No priced at 2.19.
