Kamaru Usman
No upcoming fight scheduled.
CAREER SUMMARY
Kamaru Usman holds a professional MMA record of 21-5-0. Kamaru 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, Kamaru 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
- 1987-05-11
- Age
- 39
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- Auchi, Nigeria
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 2015Champion · The Ultimate Fighter · welterweight
- 2012Started in MMA
- 2010Champion · NCAA D2 · 174 lb
- 2009Runner-up · NCAA D2 · 174 lb
- 2008Bronze · NCAA D2 · 174 lb
- 2006Bronze · State HS · Texas UIL state championships
- All-American · NCAA D2 · 174 lb
- 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, US
- ONX Sports · Denver/Arvada, Colorado, US
- Blackzilians · Boca Raton, Florida, US Former
Coaches
- Trevor Wittman · Striking coach
- Jorge Santiago · Grappling coach
- Henri Hooft · Striking coach
Training partners
- Gilbert Burns
- Rashad Evans
Fight DNA
Pressure WrestlerUFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (21 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Kamaru Usman sits in the top 25.
- #1 Longest average fight time, Welterweight18:41
- #1 Longest win streak, Welterweight14
- #2 Most control time, Welterweight2h 22m
- #3 Most control time in a fight, Welterweight18:24
- #3 Most significant strikes landed, Welterweight1,360
- #3 Most title fight wins, Welterweight6
- #3 Most total strikes landed, Welterweight2,475
- #4 Most control time2h 27m
- #1 Longest average fight time, Welterweight18:41
- #1 Longest win streak, Welterweight14
- #2 Most control time, Welterweight2h 22m
- #3 Most control time in a fight, Welterweight18:24
- #3 Most significant strikes landed, Welterweight1,360
- #3 Most title fight wins, Welterweight6
- #3 Most total strikes landed, Welterweight2,475
- #4 Most control time2h 27m
Bonus résumé
Kamaru Usman has won 7 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $400,000.
- ★ FOTNvs Dricus Du Plessis · UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs UsmanJul 18, 2026
- ★ FOTNvs Joaquin Buckley · UFC Fight Night: Usman vs BuckleyJun 14, 2025
- ★ POTNvs Jorge Masvidal · UFC 261: Usman vs Masvidal 2Apr 24, 2021
- ★ POTNvs Gilbert Burns · UFC 258: Usman vs BurnsFeb 13, 2021
- ★ FOTNvs Colby Covington · UFC 245: Usman vs CovingtonDec 14, 2019
- ★ POTNvs Rafael Dos Anjos · The Ultimate Fighter Season 28 Finale: Dos Anjos vs UsmanNov 30, 2018
- ★ POTNvs Hayder Hassan · The Ultimate Fighter Finale: American Top Team vs. BlackziliansJul 12, 2015
Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.
All-time bonus leaders →Related fighters
Welterweight top 5
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Kamaru Usman earns per fight.
Career history
- LOSSUFCUFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman· Jul 18, 2026· Middleweight· 21-5 vs 24-3FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Usman vs Buckley· Jun 14, 2025· Welterweight· 21-4 vs 21-7FOTNUDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2· Oct 21, 2023· Middleweight· 20-4 vs 13-0MDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 286: Edwards vs Usman 3· Mar 18, 2023· Welterweight· 20-3 vs 21-3MDR5 · 5:00
- LOSSUFCUFC 278: Usman vs Edwards 2· Aug 20, 2022· Welterweight· 20-2 vs 20-3TKOR5 · 4:04
- WINUFCUFC 268: Usman vs Covington 2· Nov 6, 2021· Welterweight· 20-1 vs 16-3UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 261: Usman vs Masvidal 2· Apr 24, 2021· Welterweight· 19-1 vs 35-15POTNTKOR2 · 1:02
- WINUFCUFC 258: Usman vs Burns· Feb 13, 2021· Welterweight· 18-1 vs 19-4POTNTKOR3 · 0:34
- WINUFCUFC 251: Usman vs Masvidal· Jul 12, 2020· Welterweight· 17-1 vs 35-14UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC 245: Usman vs Covington· Dec 14, 2019· Welterweight· 16-1 vs 15-2FOTNTKOR5 · 4:10
- WINUFCUFC 235: Jones vs Smith· Mar 2, 2019· Welterweight· 15-1 vs 19-4-1UDR5 · 5:00
- WINUFCThe Ultimate Fighter Season 28 Finale: Dos Anjos vs Usman· Nov 30, 2018· Welterweight· 14-1 vs 28-11POTNUDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Demian MaiaUFCUFC Fight Night: Maia vs Usman· May 19, 2018· Welterweight· 13-1 vs 25-9UDR5 · 5:00
- WINvs Emil MeekUFCUFC Fight Night: Stephens vs Choi· Jan 14, 2018· Welterweight· 12-1 vs 9-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs Branch· Sep 16, 2017· Welterweight· 11-1 vs 12-3-1TKOR1 · 2:48
- WINUFCUFC 210: Cormier vs Johnson 2· Apr 8, 2017· Welterweight· 10-1 vs 18-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Mousasi vs Hall 2· Nov 19, 2016· Welterweight· 9-1 vs 10-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Shevchenko· Jul 23, 2016· Welterweight· 8-1 vs 24-8-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Leon EdwardsUFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Anjos vs Cowboy 2· Dec 19, 2015· Welterweight· 7-1 vs 10-3UDR3 · 5:00
- WINUFCThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians· Jul 12, 2015· Ultimate Fighter 21 Welterweight· 6-1 vs 6-2POTNSUBR2 · 1:19
- WINvs Marcus HicksLegacy FC 33· Jul 18, 2014· Welterweight· 5-1 vs 10-4TKOR2 · 5:00
- WINvs Lenny LovatoLegacy FC 30· Apr 4, 2014· Welterweight· 4-1 vs 8-3TKOR3 · 1:04
- WINvs Steven RodriguezLegacy FC 27· Jan 31, 2014· Welterweight· 3-1 vs 2-2TKOR1 · 1:31
- WINvs Rashid AbdullahVFC 41· Dec 14, 2013· Catchweight· 2-1 vs 3-7TKOR1 · 3:49
- LOSSvs Jose CaceresCFA 11: Kyle vs. Wiuff 2· May 24, 2013· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 4-3SUBR1 · 3:47
- WINvs David GloverRFA 5: Downing vs. Rinaldi· Nov 30, 2012· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR2 · 4:50
- WINvs Steve CarlThe Ultimate Fighter Season 21· Feb 24, 2015· Welterweight· 7-1UD
- WINThe Ultimate Fighter Season 21· Jan 27, 2015· Welterweight· 6-1MD
Official UFC Ranking
Kamaru Usman's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.
- Current
- #9 Welterweight
- Meta rank
- #12 Welterweight
- Peak
- Champion Welterweight
- First ranked
- Feb 1, 2017
- Times ranked
- 392
Men's Pound-for-Pound
Welterweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1853▼8
- Peak
- 2014Nov 7, 2021
- Rated fights
- 26
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 #9 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 United States.