Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PFLProfessional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2021 Regular Season
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Brandon Sayles
United StatesBrandon Sayles
“Man of War”
6-2-0
RESULT

Brandon Sayles def. Mohammed Usman (Technical Submission)

Submission · Round 2 · 3:42
Mohammed Usman
NigeriaMohammed Usman
“The Motor”
12-4-0
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City, United States

Brandon Sayles defeated Mohammed Usman by Submission in round 2 (3:42) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2021 Regular Season, held Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Brandon Sayles vs Mohammed Usman?

Brandon Sayles defeated Mohammed Usman by Submission in round 2 (3:42) in the Heavyweight bout of Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2021 Regular Season, held Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Ocean Casino Resort, Atlantic City.

Referee
Keith Peterson
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Brandon Sayles 50%50% Mohammed Usman

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

6-2-0
Record
12-4-0
1500
Elo rating
1500
0
Win Streak
1
45
Age
37
6'5"
196 cm
Height
6'2"
188 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
79"
201 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
Nigeria

Striking Profile

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SLpM
3.85
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Str. Acc.
39%
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SApM
4.27
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Str. Def.
51%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
0.56
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TD Acc.
14%
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TD Def.
66%
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Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Brandon Sayles · 1-1
  • L
    Denis Goltsov
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 6: 2021 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 25, 2021
    TKO · R3 · 1:24 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Mohammed Usman
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2021 Regular SeasonThu, May 6, 2021
    Submission · R2 · 3:42 · Heavyweight
Mohammed Usman · 3-2
  • W
    Hamdy Abdelwahab
    UFC Fight Night: Hill vs Rountree Jr.Sat, Jun 21, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Thomas Petersen
    UFC Fight Night: Lemos vs JandirobaSat, Jul 20, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Mick Parkin
    UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs NamajunasSat, Mar 23, 2024
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Jake Collier
    UFC Fight Night: Fiziev vs GamrotSat, Sep 23, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Junior Tafa
    UFC Fight Night: Pavlovich vs BlaydesSat, Apr 22, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 6 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
51.7
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Avg takedowns
0.50
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Avg control time
2:32
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Career high strikes
86
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Career high TDs
2

Strike Distribution

Brandon Sayles
Strike target
Mohammed Usman
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Head
61%
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Body
38%
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Leg
1%
Brandon Sayles
Strike position
Mohammed Usman
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Distance
96%
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Clinch
2%
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Ground
2%