Kamaru Usman: Record, Next Fight, Net Worth, Age, and More
A Nigerian-American mixed martial artist and former wrestler, Kamarudeen Usman has experience in both freestyle and folkstyle wrestling. He presently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he formerly held the title of UFC Welterweight Champion.
- Date of Birth: May 11, 1987 (age 36)
- Birthplace: Auchi, Edo, Nigeria
- Nickname: The Nigerian Nightmare
- Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
- Weight: 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb)
- Divisions:
- Welterweight (2012–present)
- Middleweight (2023)
- Reach: 76 in (193 cm)
- Base of Operations: Denver, Colorado, U.S.
- Teams:
- Blackzilians (2011–2017)
- Kill Cliff FC (2017–2020, 2022–present)
- Onx Sports (2020–present)
- Trainers:
- Jorge Santiago (grappling)
- Trevor Wittman (striking)
- Martial Arts Rank: Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jorge Santiago
- Wrestling Background: NCAA Division II Wrestling
Kamaru Usman MMA Record and Results:
Kamarudeen Usman has competed in a total of 24 professional fights, securing 20 victories. His wins include nine by knockout, one by submission, and ten by decision. He has experienced four defeats in his career, with one by knockout, one by submission, and two by decision. Record: 20-4-0
| Result | Opponent | Event | Record | Date | Round | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Khamzat Chimaev | UFC 294 | 20–4 | October 21, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Loss | Leon Edwards | UFC 286 | 20–3 | March 18, 2023 | 5 | 5:00 | London, England |
| Loss | Leon Edwards | UFC 278 | 20–2 | August 20, 2022 | 5 | 4:04 | Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
| Win | Colby Covington | UFC 268 | 20–1 | November 6, 2021 | 5 | 5:00 | New York City, New York, United States |
| Win | Jorge Masvidal | UFC 261 | 19–1 | April 24, 2021 | 2 | 1:02 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Win | Gilbert Burns | UFC 258 | 18–1 | February 13, 2021 | 3 | 0:34 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | Jorge Masvidal | UFC 251 | 17–1 | July 12, 2020 | 5 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| Win | Colby Covington | UFC 245 | 16–1 | December 14, 2019 | 5 | 4:10 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | Tyron Woodley | UFC 235 | 15–1 | March 2, 2019 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | Rafael dos Anjos | The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale | 14–1 | November 30, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | Demian Maia | UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman | 13–1 | May 19, 2018 | 5 | 5:00 | Santiago, Chile |
| Win | Emil Weber Meek | UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi | 12–1 | January 14, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Win | Sérgio Moraes | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch | 11–1 | September 16, 2017 | 1 | 2:48 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Win | Sean Strickland | UFC 210 | 10–1 | April 8, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Buffalo, New York, United States |
| Win | Warlley Alves | UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2 | 9–1 | November 19, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Win | Alexander Yakovlev | UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko | 8–1 | July 23, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Win | Leon Edwards | UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2 | 7–1 | December 19, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Orlando, Florida, United States |
| Win | Hayder Hassan | The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale | 6–1 | July 12, 2015 | 2 | 1:19 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | Marcus Hicks | Legacy FC 33 | 5–1 | July 18, 2014 | 2 | 5:00 | Allen, Texas, United States |
| Win | Lenny Lovoto | Legacy FC 30 | 4–1 | April 4, 2014 | 3 | 1:04 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States |
| Win | Steven Rodriguez | Legacy FC 27 | 3–1 | January 31, 2014 | 1 | 1:31 | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Win | Rashid Abdullah | VFC 41 | 2–1 | December 14, 2013 | 1 | 3:49 | Ralston, Nebraska, United States |
| Loss | Jose Caceres | CFA 11 | 1–1 | May 24, 2013 | 1 | 3:47 | Coral Gables, Florida, United States |
| Win | David Glover | RFA 5 | 1–0 | November 30, 2012 | 2 | 4:50 | Kearney, Nebraska, United States |
Where is Kamaru Usman from?
Kamaru Usman was born in Auchi, Edo state, Nigeria.
Where does Kamaru Usman train?
He currently trains with Onx Sports and has previously trained with Blackzilians and Kill Cliff FC.
What weight class does Kamaru Usman compete in?
He competes in the Middleweight division as of 2023 and has previously fought in the Welterweight division.
What is Kamaru Usman’s rank in the UFC?
As of November 14, 2022, he is ranked #1 in the UFC welterweight rankings.
What is Kamaru Usman’s net worth?
Kamaru Usman’s estimated net worth is around $3 million.
How tall is Kamaru Usman?
He is 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 meters) tall.
How old is Kamaru Usman?
Born on May 11, 1987, Kamaru Usman is 36 years old.
How much does Kamaru Usman weigh?
He weighs 185 pounds (84 kg).
When was Kamaru Usman’s last fight?
His last fight was on October 21, 2023, at UFC 294.
When is Kamaru Usman’s next fight?
As of today, May 4, 2024, Kamaru Usman doesn’t have a publicly announced upcoming fight.
Is Kamaru Usman married?
He is not currently married.
Who is Kamaru Usman’s wife?
There were reports that he was married to Eleslie Dietzsch, but they reportedly ended their relationship in 2022.
Does Kamaru Usman have kids?
Yes, Kamaru Usman has one daughter, born in 2014.
What are Kamaru Usman’s official Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter accounts?
Kamaru Usman’s official Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter official accounts are:
