Information updated: 2023-05-31
Wins
20
(9 KOs)
Losses
3
(1 KOs)
Draws
0
Given name: Kamarudeen Usman
Alias: The Nigerian Nightmare
Born: May 11, 1987 (36 years)
Sherdog ID: 120691
Nationality: Nigeria
Division: welterweight
Weight: 170 lb (77,1 kg)
Height: 6′ 0″ (183 cm)
Reach: 76″ (193 cm)
Stance: orthodox
KOs: 45%
Birth place: Auchi, Nigeria
Residence: Delray Beach, Florida, USA
Kamaru Usman next fight will be announced later.
The last fight of Kamaru Usman took place on March 18, 2023 against Leon Edwards.
Usman lost by majority decision (MD).
How many fights did Kamaru Usman have?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2023-03-18 | Leon Edwards | Loss Decision (Majority) |
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2022-08-20 | Leon Edwards | Loss KO (Head Kick) |
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2021-11-06 | Colby Covington | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2021-04-24 | Jorge Masvidal | Win KO (Punch) |
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2021-02-13 | Gilbert Burns | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2020-07-11 | Jorge Masvidal | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2019-12-14 | Colby Covington | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2019-03-02 | Tyron Woodley | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2018-11-30 | Rafael dos Anjos | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2018-05-19 | Demian Maia | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2018-01-14 | Emil Meek | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2017-09-16 | Sergio Moraes | Win KO (Punch) |
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2017-04-08 | Sean Strickland | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2016-11-19 | Warlley Alves | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2016-07-23 | Alexander Yakovlev | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2015-12-19 | Leon Edwards | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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2015-07-12 | Hayder Hassan | Win Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
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2014-07-18 | Marcus Hicks | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2014-04-04 | Lenny Lovato | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2014-01-31 | Steven Rodriguez | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2013-12-14 | Rashid Abdullah | Win TKO (Punches) |
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2013-05-24 | Jose Caceres | Loss Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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2012-11-30 | David Glover | Win TKO (Punches) |
Who all beat Kamaru Usman?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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2023-03-18 | Leon Edwards | Loss Decision (Majority) |
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2022-08-20 | Leon Edwards | Loss KO (Head Kick) |
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2013-05-24 | Jose Caceres | Loss Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
MMA artist Kamaru Usman
Kamaru Usman is a Nigerian MMA artist, who competes in the welterweight division.
As a professional athlete, Usman has been performing for 10 years.
Kamaru was born in Auchi, Nigeria, on May 11, 1987.
He currently resides in Delray Beach, Florida, USA.
A 25-year-old Usman made his professional debut on November 30, 2012 against David Glover.
Kamaru won by technical knockout (TKO).
On March 2, 2019 Kamaru Usman became the UFC welterweight champion.
The Nigerian defeated world champion Tyron Woodley.
Division | ![]() UFC |
![]() Bellator |
![]() ONE |
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welterweight weight limit: 170 lbs / 77,1 kg |
![]() Leon Edwards |
![]() Yaroslav Amosov |
![]() Christian Lee |