Kamaru
Usman
by Ameetosh Dash • 4 weeks ago
by Nilaav Gogoi • 1 month ago
Dec'18 2024
“That don’t mean s***t…” Kamaru Usman is put on notice as UFC Tampa star Joaquin Buckley lambasts former championAmeetosh Dash • 1 month AGO
Dec'10 2024
“Joe Rogan had to vouch for you…” Former welterweight king Kamaru Usman mocks Belal Muhammad for viral UFC 310 mishapAyank Chourasia • 1 month AGO
Nov'08 2024
Kamaru Usman and Colby Covington break silence on potential UFC 310 fight vs. Shavkat RakhmonovDibaas.M • 2 months AGO
Nov'06 2024
Rumored Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Kamaru Usman title bout at UFC 310 ‘diminishes interim title’, says veteranAmeetosh Dash • 3 months AGO
Nov'05 2024
Donald Trump recognizes ‘Nigerian Nightmare’ UFC champion for endorsement ahead of electionsAmeetosh Dash • 3 months AGO
Nov'04 2024
‘Negotiations are going on’ for UFC 310 interim title fight with former champ, says Shavkat RakhmonovDibaas.M • 3 months AGO
Nov'02 2024
No ‘Nigerian Nightmares’ as Irish prospect Ian Machado Garry vs. Joaquin Buckley headlines UFC TampaDibaas.M • 3 months AGO
Oct'30 2024
Only ‘Kamaru Usman blueprint’ can defeat Khamzat Chimaev after UFC 308, says former championAmeetosh Dash • 3 months AGO
Oct'30 2024
“Because of me…” Kamaru Usman pans UFC’s ‘fake’ BMF title, which was made to fill his voidDibaas.M • 3 months AGO
Oct'21 2024
“We hear you, fans…” Kamaru Usman sets conditions for release of controversial Belal Muhammad podcast footageDibaas.M • 3 months AGO
Oct'21 2024
Ian Garry calls for ‘WAR’ with Kamaru Usman; mocks him for being silent like Colby CovingtonNilaav Gogoi • 3 months AGO
Oct'08 2024
“Alex Pereira, I believe is P4P,” Islam Makhachev surprisingly SNUBBED by Kamaru Usman in heated debateAmeetosh Dash • 3 months AGO
Profile Information
| Full Name | Kamaru Usman |
| Nickname | The Nigerian Nightmare |
| Age | 37 years old |
| Nationality | Nigerian-American |
| Weight Class | Welterweight (2012-Present), Middleweight (2023) |
| MMA Record | 20-4 |
Kamaru Usman is one of the greatest active fighters in the world right now, not just in MMA. Before the dramatic loss to Leon Edwards, Usman was unbeaten in the UFC, having amassed a winning streak of 16. Moreover, he has only been taken down once in the welterweight division.
When did Kamaru Usman make his UFC debut?
Usman made his promotional debut at The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale. In the co-main event, he submitted Hayder Hassan in the second round. Interestingly, fellow welterweights Stephen Thompson and Jorge Masvidal also secured victories at the event.
Does Kamaru Usman hold any UFC championship belts?
Usman was the welterweight champion in the UFC. He defended the title five times before losing to Leon Edwards in a massive upset. Nevertheless, he is still one of the best welterweights in the UFC.