
Kamaru Usman is a leading professional mixed martial artist signed with the UFC as of June 2025. He entered professional mixed martial arts in 2012 after a stint on the amateur circuit and spent time in multiple fight promotions before joining the UFC.
After making his way into the elite professional fight promotion, Usman went on to witness a meteoric rise. He won the UFC welterweight championship by defeating Tyron Woodley at UFC 239. Usman's reign continued for years as the champion and the pound-for-pound No. 1 fighter in the UFC. He lost the title at UFC 278 against Leon Edwards in a major upset. Usman has since been sliding on a three-fight losing streak and is scheduled to take on Joaquin Buckley on June 14, 2025.
Kamaru Usman's Brother

Kamaru Usman has a younger brother named Mohammed Usman. Following in his brother's footsteps, Mohammed is also a professional mixed martial artist who competes in the heavyweight division of the UFC. He won the Ultimate Fighter in 2022 and secured himself a UFC contract. As of June 2025, he has a professional mixed martial arts record of 11 wins and four losses.
Kamaru Usman Weight Class
Kamaru Usman has competed in the welterweight division for most of his career as of June 2025. He is a long-time former champion of the UFC in the weight class. Usman made his middleweight debut on October 21, 2023, at UFC 294 against Khamzat Chimaev and lost the fight by a majority decision. Usman is braced up to return to the octagon on June 14, 2025, against Joaquin Buckley at UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. Buckley in his upcoming fight.
Kamaru Usman Record
Kamaru Usman boasts an impressive professional record of 20 wins and four losses as of June 6, 2025. He has nine knockouts, one submission, and 10 decision victories to his name. Usman has suffered one knockout, one submission, and two decision losses.
24 matches | 20 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 9 | 1 |
By submission | 1 | 1 |
By decision | 10 | 2 |
FAQs on Kamaru Usman's Brother
A. Mohammed Usman is his younger brother.
A. Yes, he is also a UFC fighter.
A. He is a heavyweight fighter.
A. He is a welterweight fighter.
A. As of June 6, 2025, he has a professional MMA record of 20 wins and four losses.