Kamaru Usman
Nigerian-American mixed martial artist (born 1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kamarudeen Usman[1] (born May 11, 1987) is a Nigerian-American[9] professional mixed martial artist, former freestyle wrestler, and graduated folkstyle wrestler. He currently competes in the Middleweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the former UFC Welterweight Champion. Usman is also The Ultimate Fighter 21 tournament winner. As of November 14, 2022, he is #1 in the UFC welterweight rankings.[10]
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Born | Kamarudeen Usman[1] (1987-05-11) May 11, 1987 (age 37) Auchi, Edo, Nigeria | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nickname | The Nigerian Nightmare | ||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg; 13 st 3 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Division | Welterweight (2012–present) Middleweight (2023) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Reach | 76 in (193 cm)[2] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fighting out of | Denver, Colorado, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Team | Blackzilians (2011–2017) Kill Cliff FC (2017–2020, 2022–present)[3][4][5] Onx Sports (2020–present) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Trainer | Jorge Santiago (grappling)[6] Trevor Wittman (striking)[6] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rank | Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jorge Santiago[7] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wrestling | NCAA Division II Wrestling[8] | ||||||||||||||||||||
Years active | 2010–2012 (freestyle wrestling) 2012–present (MMA) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mixed martial arts record | |||||||||||||||||||||
Total | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wins | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||
By knockout | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
By submission | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
By decision | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
By knockout | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
By submission | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
By decision | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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As a freestyle wrestler, Usman primarily competed at 84 kilograms (185 lb), and was a 2010 U.S. University World Team Member.[11] Collegiately, he competed at 174 pounds (79 kg), and was the 2010 NCAA Division II national champion, a three–time NCAA Division II All-American, and a NAIA national qualifier.[12][13]