Kamaru Usman is a prominent professional mixed martial artist in the UFC. He has been active as a professional competitor since 2012. Usman is a former longtime UFC welterweight champion and the company's pound-for-pound No. 1-ranked fighter.
After years of dominance and five successful title defenses, Usman faced Leon Edwards for the second time in his professional career at UFC 278. Edwards challenged him for the championship in the bout. In the closing moments of the five-round showdown, Edwards connected a head kick, knocking out Usman and dislodging him from the welterweight throne. Usman has since lost three consecutive fights and is scheduled to take on Joaquin Buckley in his upcoming fight on June 14, 2025, at UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. Buckley.
Kamaru Usman Nationality
Kamaru Usman holds the citizenship of his native Nigeria and the United States of America. He was born on May 11, 1987, in Auchi, Edo, Nigeria. Usman and his family, consisting of his two brothers, Kashetu and Mohammed Usman, and their mother, were brought to America by Usman's father when he was eight years old. Usman settled in the country and crafted a successful professional mixed martial arts career for himself. One of his brothers, Mohammed Usman, is also a professional mixed martial artist and is currently signed with the UFC, where he competes in the heavyweight division.
Kamaru Usman Reach
Kamaru Usman has a reach of 70 inches. He weighs 170 lbs before his fights and stands six feet tall. Usman has a switch stance. His physical attributes and technical familiarity have come in handy for him throughout his career.
Kamaru Usman's Last Fight
Kamaru Usman took on Khamzat Chimaev in his most recent fight. The duo faced each other at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023, in a middleweight bout. Chimaev defeated him by a majority decision.
FAQs on Kamaru Usman Nationality
A. He is a native of Nigeria.
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A. He has a reach of 70 inches.
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A. He is nicknamed 'The Nigerian Nightmare.'
