Information updated: 2022-07-02
Wins
20
(9 KOs)
Losses
1
(0 KOs)
Draws
0
Given name: Kamarudeen Usman
Alias: The Nigerian Nightmare
Titles held: UFC (welterweight)
Born: May 11, 1987 (35 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's next fight will be held on August 20, 2022 against Leon Edwards.
The last fight of Kamaru Usman took place on November 6, 2021 against Colby Covington.
Usman won by unanimous decision (UD).
Kamaru Usman vs. Colby Covington
How many fights did Kamaru Usman have?
Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
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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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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 9 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 |
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welterweight weight limit: 170 lbs / 77,1 kg |
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