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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Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 76% of the fights were recovered.
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Al Iaquinta Raging | 14-7 |
| Martin Kampmann Hitman | 20-7 |
| Kyoji Horiguchi | 36-5 |
| Vinicius Oliveira Lok Dog | 23-4 |
| Jacobe Smith | 11-0 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Marcos Rodrigues dos Santos Babuino | 35-14 |
| Arthur Cesar Jacintho Gogo | 22-8 |
| Kelly Kobold-Schmitz Machine Gun | 20-3 |
| Alfie Davis The Axe Man | 17-4 |
| Christian Jungwirth Stabil | 15-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Amir Albazi The Prince | 17-3 |
| Gilbert Melendez El Nino | 22-8 |
| Charles Jourdain Air | 17-8 |
| Roy Nelson Big Country | 24-20 |
| Jiri Prochazka BJP | 32-5 |
| Sean Sherk The Muscle Shark | 36-4 |
| Mason Jones The Dragon | 17-2 |
| Sean Brady | 18-2 |
| Vicente Luque The Silent Assassin | 23-12 |
| Alexander Hernandez The Great Ape | 18-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Gerald Meerschaert GM3 | 37-21 |
| Nursulton Ruziboev Black | 36-9 |
| Wanderlei Silva The Axe Murderer | 35-14 |
| Anderson Silva The Spider | 34-11 |
| Hector Lombard Lightning | 34-11 |
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