Kamaru Usman

"Nigerian Nightmare"

21-5-0#10Welterweight★ 7bonuses

United StatesLast 5

Last fight: Loss vs Dricus Du Plessis · Unanimous Decision · Jul 18, 2026

21-5-0 · 10 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

LOSSvs Dricus Du PlessisUD · R5 5:00

UFCUFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman·July 18, 2026

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Kamaru Usman holds a professional MMA record of 21-5-0. Usman has won 21 fights: 9 by KO/TKO, 1 by submission, 11 by decision. Of 5 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 1 by submission. In the UFC, Usman lands 4.13 significant strikes per minute with 51% accuracy and averages 2.60 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: July 18, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'0"183 cm
Weight: 185 lbs84 kg
Reach: 76"193 cm
Stance: Switch
DOB: May 11, 1987
Age: 39
Nationality: United States
Birthplace: Auchi, Nigeria

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Career history

LOSS
vs Dricus Du Plessis
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman· Jul 18, 2026· Middleweight· 21-5 vs 24-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Joaquin Buckley
UFC Fight Night: Usman vs Buckley· Jun 14, 2025· Welterweight· 21-4 vs 21-7
UD
R5 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Khamzat Chimaev
UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2· Oct 21, 2023· Middleweight· 20-4 vs 13-0
MD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Leon EdwardsTitle bout
UFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3· Mar 18, 2023· Welterweight· 20-3 vs 21-3
MD
R5 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Leon EdwardsTitle bout
UFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2· Aug 20, 2022· Welterweight· 20-2 vs 20-3
TKO
R5 · 4:04
WIN
vs Colby Covington×7Title bout · Title win #7
UFC 268: Usman vs Covington 2· Nov 6, 2021· Welterweight· 20-1 vs 16-3
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jorge Masvidal×6Title bout · Title win #6
UFC 261: Usman vs Masvidal 2· Apr 24, 2021· Welterweight· 19-1 vs 35-15
TKO
R2 · 1:02
POTN
WIN
vs Gilbert Burns×5Title bout · Title win #5
UFC 258: Usman vs Burns· Feb 13, 2021· Welterweight· 18-1 vs 19-4
TKO
R3 · 0:34
POTN
WIN
vs Jorge Masvidal×4Title bout · Title win #4
UFC 251: Usman vs Masvidal· Jul 12, 2020· Welterweight· 17-1 vs 35-14
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Colby Covington×3Title bout · Title win #3
UFC 245: Usman vs Covington· Dec 14, 2019· Welterweight· 16-1 vs 15-2
TKO
R5 · 4:10
FOTN
WIN
vs Tyron Woodley×2Title bout · Title win #2
UFC 235: Jones vs Smith· Mar 2, 2019· Welterweight· 15-1 vs 19-4-1
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter Season 28 Finale: Dos Anjos vs Usman· Nov 30, 2018· Welterweight· 14-1 vs 28-11
UD
R5 · 5:00
POTN
WIN
vs Demian Maia
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs Usman· May 19, 2018· Welterweight· 13-1 vs 25-9
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Emil Meek
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs Choi· Jan 14, 2018· Welterweight· 12-1 vs 9-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Sergio Moraes
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Branch· Sep 16, 2017· Welterweight· 11-1 vs 12-3-1
TKO
R1 · 2:48
WIN
vs Sean Strickland
UFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2· Apr 8, 2017· Welterweight· 10-1 vs 18-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Warlley Alves
UFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs Hall 2· Nov 19, 2016· Welterweight· 9-1 vs 10-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alexander Yakovlev
UFC Fight Night: Holm vs Shevchenko· Jul 23, 2016· Welterweight· 8-1 vs 24-8-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Leon Edwards
UFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Cowboy 2· Dec 19, 2015· Welterweight· 7-1 vs 10-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Hayder Hassan×1Title bout · Title win #1
UFC · The Ultimate Fighter Finale: American Top Team vs Blackzilians· Jul 12, 2015· Ultimate Fighter 21 Welterweight· 6-1 vs 6-2
SUB
R2 · 1:19
POTN
WIN
vs Marcus Hicks
Legacy FC 33· Jul 18, 2014· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 10-4
TKO
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Lenny Lovato
Legacy FC 30· Apr 4, 2014· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 8-3
TKO
R3 · 1:04
WIN
vs Steven Rodriguez
Legacy FC 27· Jan 31, 2014· Welterweight· 3-1 vs 2-2
TKO
R1 · 1:31
WIN
vs Rashid Abdullah
VFC 41· Dec 14, 2013· Catchweight· 2-1 vs 3-7
TKO
R1 · 3:49
LOSS
vs Jose Caceres
CFA 11: Kyle vs. Wiuff 2· May 24, 2013· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 4-3
SUB
R1 · 3:47
WIN
vs David Glover
RFA 5: Downing vs. Rinaldi· Nov 30, 2012· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 0-1
TKO
R2 · 4:50

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseFolkstyle WrestlingBJJ

2022Jim Koch NCAA Division II Hall of Fame inductee
2015Champion · The Ultimate Fighter · Welterweight
2012Started in MMA
2010Champion · NCAA D2 · 174 lb Catchweight
2009Runner-up · NCAA D2 · 174 lb Catchweight
2008Bronze · NCAA D2 · 174 lb Catchweight
2006Bronze · State HS · Texas UIL state championships
All-American · NCAA D2 · 174 lb Catchweight
Black belt · BJJ · Jorge Santiago
University of Nebraska at Kearney · Wrestling Folkstyle · 2008-2010
Bowie High School, Arlington, Texas · Wrestling Folkstyle
Started in Folkstyle Wrestling
Started in Folkstyle Wrestling

Camp

Kill Cliff FC · Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
ONX Sports · Denver/Arvada, Colorado, United States
Blackzilians · Boca Raton, Florida, United States Former

Coaches

Trevor Wittman · Striking coach
Jorge Santiago · Grappling coach
Henri Hooft · Striking coach

Training partners

Gilbert Burns
Rashad Evans

Fight DNA

Pressure Wrestler

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (21 fighters)

Takedown Machine

97 · top 10% in division

Punch power93

Kick power88

Punch speed93

Kick speed90

Accuracy91

Takedowns97

Ground striking95

Submissions84

Chin95

Body strength92

Cardio98

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 21-5-0 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.13per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.86per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.60per 15 min

42% success

Takedowns stuffed90%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 16-4-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.13per min

51% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.86per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.60per 15 min

42% success

Takedowns stuffed90%

Submission attempts0.1per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Kamaru Usman sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Kamaru Usman has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $400,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×3★ Performance of the Night ×4

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Welterweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Kamaru Usman earns per fight.

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Official UFC Ranking

Kamaru Usman's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #10 Welterweight
Meta rank: #11 Welterweight
Peak: Champion Welterweight
First ranked: Feb 1, 2017
Times ranked: 400

Men's Pound-for-Pound

Welterweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1853▼8
Peak: 2013Nov 7, 2021
Rated fights: 26

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Frequently asked questions

When does Kamaru Usman fight next?

Kamaru Usman has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Kamaru Usman's record?

Kamaru Usman's professional MMA record is 21-5-0.

Who is Kamaru Usman fighting next?

Kamaru Usman's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Kamaru Usman fight last?

Kamaru Usman most recently fought Dricus Du Plessis at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman on Saturday, July 18, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Kamaru Usman fight in?

Kamaru Usman fights at Middleweight.

Is Kamaru Usman ranked in the UFC?

Kamaru Usman is currently ranked #10 in the UFC Welterweight division.

How many knockouts does Kamaru Usman have?

Kamaru Usman has 9 wins by KO/TKO and 1 win by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Kamaru Usman won?

Kamaru Usman has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses: 3× Fight of the Night, 4× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Kamaru Usman?

Kamaru Usman is 6'0" (183 cm) tall.

How much does Kamaru Usman weigh?

Kamaru Usman weighs 185 lbs (84 kg).

What is Kamaru Usman's reach?

Kamaru Usman has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Kamaru Usman?

Kamaru Usman is 39 years old (born May 11, 1987).

Where is Kamaru Usman from?

Kamaru Usman is from the United States.

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CAREER SUMMARY