Kamaru Usman is a renowned American mixed martial artist, find out more about his net worth, career, and religion
Kamaru Usman, the current UFC welterweight champion, is set to face off against the highly skilled Leon Edwards at UFC 286. In his championship bid against Usman, British fighter Edwards will risk his excellent unbeaten record.
The two fighters will square off for the third time in this much-awaited battle; Usman prevailed in their first meeting in 2015, then Edwards stunned the odds by defeating him in 2022. The battle will take place at the O2 Arena in England, which is Edward’s home turf.
Kamaru Usman age, height, weight, wife, religion, UFC record, net worth in 2023
Kamaru Usman had the best takedown defense (100%) in UFC history up until his last fight. #UFC286 pic.twitter.com/nubmdD2oIz
— MMA On Point (@OnPointMMA) March 14, 2023
Due to this anticipated battle, Kamaru Usman has become a trending search topic, with people worldwide trying to find out more about him. So, here’s what we know about him:
Who is Kamaru Usman?
Kamaru Usman is a well-known American mixed martial artist. He has been in the news because he is going to face the UK’s Leon Edwards in the final fight of their rivalry series.
His real name is Kamarudeen Usman. Many people also fondly called him “The Nigerian Nightmare.”
Kamaru Usman was born on May 11, 1987, in Auchi, Edo, Nigeria. He was 8 years old when he shifted to the US. His mother was a teacher, while his father, Muhammed Nasiru Usman, is a former Nigerian Army officer who is presently employed as a pharmacist. He also has two brothers named Mohammed and Kashetu.
He did his schooling at Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas. Later, he attended William Penn University and the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK).
His height is 6 feet 0 inches or 1.83 meters, and his weight is 170 lbs or 77 kg. He is currently 35 years old.
Kamaru Usman had confirmed through a later-deleted tweet that he was born Muslim and later converted to Christianity. He is currently single and unmarried.
His career
Kamaru Usman began his career as an amateur wrestler in high school, when he amassed an astounding 53-3 record. He qualified for the NAIA national championship after college but was unable to participate because of snowfall.
Afterward, he changed schools and enrolled at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, where he went 44-1 and won the NCAA Division II championship while also winning the NAIA tournament.
Kamaru Usman subsequently switched to mixed martial arts (MMA), making his debut in 2012 with a victory over David Glover at RFA 5. He subsequently suffered a defeat at CFA 11. Before competing in Ultimate Fighter 21 and joining the UFC in 2015, he went on to win four straight fights and compile a 5-1 record.
He competed for the Blackzilians side in the series and was unbeaten the entire time. He maintained his momentum in the UFC, where he won his first fight against Leon Edwards and then won nine straight matches, including a victory over Tyron Woodley, to earn the UFC Welterweight Title.
Kamaru Usman maintained his position as the division’s undisputed leader by successfully defending his championship against opponents like Colby Covington, Gilbert Burns, and Jorge Masvidal. In a surprise turn of events, Usman suffered his second defeat in his MMA career when Leon Edwards defeated him in their rematch at UFC 278.
Now, he is again set to face Leon at UFC 286.
Net Worth: $3 Million
Salary: $600,000 (base salary)
Source of Wealth: MMA, Endorsements
Endorsement: Reebok, Trifecta
Kamaru Usman Record: 20-2-0. The Nigerian Nightmare. Height: 6′ 0″; Weight: 170 lbs. Reach: 76″; STANCE: Switch; DOB: May 11, 1987. Career statistics:.
TD Avg: 3.01
TD Def: 97%
TD Acc: 48%
Sub. Avg: 0.1