"The Nigerian Nightmare"
Organization
UFCNationality
Nigeria
Birth
11/05/1987 (39)
Birthplace
Auchi
Nigeria
Sport / Status
MMA · Active
Weight class
Welterweight
Height
183 cm (6'0")
Reach
193 cm (76")
Style
Freestyle
Kamarudeen Usman is a Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist, former freestyle wrestler, and graduated folkstyle wrestler. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Welterweight Champion. Usman is also The Ultimate Fighter 21 tournament winner. He is considered one of the greatest Welterweights of all time. As of June 9, 2026, he is #9 in the UFC welterweight rankings.
20 total fights · 25% KO rate
