Fighter details| Name | Kamaru Usman |
| Nickname | The Nigerian Nightmare |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | May 11, 1987 (38 years old) |
| Weight class | Middleweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Fighter bioKamaru Usman – General Profile
Kamaru “The Nigerian Nightmare” Usman is an elite Nigerian-American mixed martial artist competing in the UFC’s welterweight division. Born on May 11, 1987, in Auchi, Nigeria, he fights out of Dallas, Texas. Usman is known for his relentless wrestling, stamina, and increasingly refined striking, which have helped him dominate one of the UFC’s most competitive divisions.
MMA Career
Usman began his professional MMA career in 2012 and quickly earned a reputation for his dominant wrestling base. He joined the UFC in 2015, and by 2019 secured the UFC welterweight championship with a dominant win. He went on to defend the title multiple times against top-tier opponents.
Fighting Style
Usman is renowned for his world-class wrestling and control, applying nonstop pressure and top control to tire opponents. Over time, his striking has evolved significantly—now featuring powerful combinations, leg kicks, and precision boxing that complement his grappling foundation.
Recent Developments
As of mid-2025, Usman has lost his welterweight title but remains among the top contenders in the division. His fight performances continue to showcase his adaptability and champion-level skill, as he pursues another title opportunity in the highly competitive welterweight landscape.
Fights
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| Patrick Cote The Predator | 23-11 |
| Jose Aldo Junior | 32-10 |
| Jimi Manuwa Poster Boy | 17-6 |
| Dennis Siver | 23-11 |
| Dan Ige 50K | 19-10 |
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| Magomed Magomedkerimov | 34-6 |
| Matt Brown The Immortal | 24-19 |
| Oleg Popov | 22-2 |
| Joshua Pacio The Passion | 21-4 |
| Merab Dvalishvili The Machine | 21-4 |
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| Colby Covington Chaos | 17-5 |
| Martin Buday Badys | 16-2 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-5 |
| Dan Severn The Beast | 101-19 |
| Lucas Almeida | 15-5 |
| Dominick Reyes The Devastator | 15-5 |
| Kevin Vallejos El Chino | 16-1 |
| Ilia Topuria El Matador | 17-0 |
| Johnny Walker | 22-9 |
| Kyler Phillips Matrix | 12-4 |
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| Hector Lombard Lightning | 34-11 |
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