UFC Cuts Ties with Usman Brothers After PED Suspension

Mohammed Usman, brother of former champion Kamaru Usman, handed 30-month ban for doping violation

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has released two more fighters from its active roster, including Mohammed Usman, the younger brother of former UFC Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. Usman was handed a 30-month suspension after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels and misleading investigators during the process. The UFC also parted ways with fighter Adam Fugitt, who had a 2-4 record in the promotion.

Why it matters

The UFC has been cracking down on doping violations and dishonest behavior, with the Usman brothers' case highlighting the promotion's zero-tolerance policy. This move sends a strong message about the importance of integrity and fair play in the sport of mixed martial arts.

The details

Mohammed Usman, the younger brother of former UFC Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, was handed a hefty 30-month suspension after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels. Reports indicate that Usman also misled investigators during the process, which contributed to the severity of his punishment. Usman, who won Season 30 of The Ultimate Fighter, had a 4-2 record in the UFC before being released from the promotion. The UFC also parted ways with fighter Adam Fugitt, who had a 2-4 record in the promotion and was coming off a first-round knockout loss.

  • On February 12, 2025, the UFC released Mohammed Usman and Adam Fugitt from their active roster.
  • Usman's 30-month suspension will make him ineligible to compete again until April 9, 2028.

The players

Mohammed Usman

The younger brother of former UFC Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, who was released from the UFC after testing positive for elevated testosterone levels and misleading investigators.

Kamaru Usman

The former UFC Welterweight champion and brother of Mohammed Usman.

Adam Fugitt

A UFC fighter who was released from the promotion after compiling a 2-4 record in the Octagon.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“The UFC roster purge continues.”

— Tom Feely, Sherdog reporter (Sherdog)

What’s next

Usman will not be eligible to compete again until April 9, 2028, when his 30-month suspension is completed.

The takeaway

The UFC's decision to release the Usman brothers and other fighters highlights the promotion's commitment to maintaining the integrity of the sport and its zero-tolerance policy on doping violations and dishonest behavior. This move sends a strong message to athletes about the importance of fair play and transparency in mixed martial arts.