MMA Match Preview: Hamdy Abdelwahab (6-0-0, 1 NC) vs. Mohammed Usman (11-4-0)
The heavyweight division will see an explosive showdown as Hamdy “The Hammer” Abdelwahab takes on Mohammed “The Motor” Usman at UFC Baku, hosted at Baku Crystal Hall in Azerbaijan. Abdelwahab enters as the favorite while Usman looks to pull off an upset and climb the rankings.
Fight Details
Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
Time: Preliminary Card – Approx. 5:30 PM UTC
Venue: Baku Crystal Hall, Baku, Azerbaijan
Event: UFC Fight Night: Hill vs. Rountree
Fighter Profiles & Stats
Hamdy Abdelwahab (Egypt) – The Hammer
Record: 6-0-0 (1 NC)
Age: 32
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 264 lbs
Reach: 72″
Strikes Landed Per Minute: 3.40
Striking Accuracy: 51%
Takedown Accuracy: 100%
Significant Strike Defense: 51%
Abdelwahab is a powerful striker with a strong wrestling background, boasting a perfect takedown conversion rate. He absorbs 3.87 significant strikes per minute, making him a durable fighter who can withstand pressure. His last fight saw him defeat Jamal Pogues via split decision, landing 44 of 87 significant strikes.
Mohammed Usman (Nigeria) – The Motor
Record: 11-4-0
Age: 36
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 239 lbs
Reach: 79″
Strikes Landed Per Minute: 3.41
Striking Accuracy: 36%
Takedown Accuracy: 17%
Significant Strike Defense: 50%
Usman is a powerful grappler with a 79-inch reach, giving him a significant advantage in striking range. However, his takedown accuracy (17%) is lower than Abdelwahab’s, meaning he may struggle to control the fight on the ground. His last fight saw him lose to Thomas Petersen via unanimous decision, absorbing 4.41 significant strikes per minute.
Key Matchups to Watch
Striking Battle: Abdelwahab has the edge in accuracy (51%), but Usman has a longer reach (79″).
Takedown Game: Abdelwahab has a 100% takedown accuracy, while Usman defends 60% of takedown attempts.
Fight Pace: Usman absorbs 4.41 strikes per minute, meaning Abdelwahab could exploit openings with counter-strikes.
FIGHT ODDS
Hamdy Abdelwahab – 175
Mohammed Usman + 145
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 20, 2025
