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Kamaru Usman

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Kamaru Usman

Kamarudeen Usman (born May 11, 1987) 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 November 18, 2025, he is #8 in the UFC welterweight rankings. As a freestyle wrestler, Usman primarily competed at 84 kilograms (185 lb), and was a 2010 U.S. University World Team Member. Collegiately, he competed at 174 pounds (79 kg), and was the 2010 NCAA Division II national champion, a three–time NCAA Division II All-American, and a NAIA national qualifier.

Infobox

Born
Kamarudeen Usman (1987-05-11) May 11, 1987 (age 38)Auchi, Edo, Nigeria
Nickname
The Nigerian Nightmare
Height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight
170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division
Welterweight (2012–present)Middleweight (2023)
Reach
76 in (193 cm)
Fighting out of
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Team
Blackzilians (2011–2017) Kill Cliff FC (2017–2020, 2022–present) Onx Sports (2020–present)
Trainer
Jorge Santiago (grappling) Trevor Wittman (striking)
Rank
Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jorge Santiago
Wrestling
NCAA Division II Wrestling
Years active
2010–2012 (freestyle wrestling) 2012–present (MMA)
Total
25
Wins
21
By knockout
1
By submission
1
By decision
2
Losses
4
Collegiate Wrestling
Medal record Collegiate Wrestling Representing the Nebraska–Kearney Lopers NCAA Division II Championships 2010 Omaha 174 lb 2009 Houston 174 lb 2008 Cedar Rapids 174 lb

Tables

Professional record breakdown · Mixed martial arts record
By knockout
By knockout
25 matches
By knockout
21 wins
9
4 losses
1
By submission
By submission
25 matches
By submission
21 wins
1
4 losses
1
By decision
By decision
25 matches
By decision
21 wins
11
4 losses
2
25 matches
21 wins
4 losses
By knockout
9
1
By submission
1
1
By decision
11
2
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
21–4
Opponent
Joaquin Buckley
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. Buckley
Date
June 14, 2025
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Notes
Return to Welterweight. Fight of the Night.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
20–4
Opponent
Khamzat Chimaev
Method
Decision (majority)
Event
UFC 294
Date
October 21, 2023
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Notes
Middleweight debut.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
20–3
Opponent
Leon Edwards
Method
Decision (majority)
Event
UFC 286
Date
March 18, 2023
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
London, England
Notes
For the UFC Welterweight Championship. Edwards was deducted 1 point in round 3 due to grabbing the fence.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
20–2
Opponent
Leon Edwards
Method
KO (head kick)
Event
UFC 278
Date
August 20, 2022
Round
5
Time
4:04
Location
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Notes
Lost the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
20–1
Opponent
Colby Covington
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 268
Date
November 6, 2021
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
New York City, New York, United States
Notes
Defended the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
19–1
Opponent
Jorge Masvidal
Method
KO (punch)
Event
UFC 261
Date
April 24, 2021
Round
2
Time
1:02
Location
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Notes
Defended the UFC Welterweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
18–1
Opponent
Gilbert Burns
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 258
Date
February 13, 2021
Round
3
Time
0:34
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Defended the UFC Welterweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
17–1
Opponent
Jorge Masvidal
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 251
Date
July 12, 2020
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Notes
Defended the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
16–1
Opponent
Colby Covington
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
UFC 245
Date
December 14, 2019
Round
5
Time
4:10
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Defended the UFC Welterweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
15–1
Opponent
Tyron Woodley
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 235
Date
March 2, 2019
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Won the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
14–1
Opponent
Rafael dos Anjos
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale
Date
November 30, 2018
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
13–1
Opponent
Demian Maia
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman
Date
May 19, 2018
Round
5
Time
5:00
Location
Santiago, Chile
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
12–1
Opponent
Emil Weber Meek
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi
Date
January 14, 2018
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
11–1
Opponent
Sérgio Moraes
Method
KO (punch)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch
Date
September 16, 2017
Round
1
Time
2:48
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
10–1
Opponent
Sean Strickland
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC 210
Date
April 8, 2017
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
9–1
Opponent
Warlley Alves
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2
Date
November 19, 2016
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
São Paulo, Brazil
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
8–1
Opponent
Alexander Yakovlev
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko
Date
July 23, 2016
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Notes
Yakovlev was deducted one point in round 1 for grabbing the cage.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
7–1
Opponent
Leon Edwards
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
Date
December 19, 2015
Round
3
Time
5:00
Location
Orlando, Florida, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
6–1
Opponent
Hayder Hassan
Method
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale
Date
July 12, 2015
Round
2
Time
1:19
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Notes
Won The Ultimate Fighter 21 Welterweight Tournament. Performance of the Night.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
5–1
Opponent
Marcus Hicks
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Legacy FC 33
Date
July 18, 2014
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Allen, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
4–1
Opponent
Lenny Lovoto
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Legacy FC 30
Date
April 4, 2014
Round
3
Time
1:04
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
3–1
Opponent
Steven Rodriguez
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Legacy FC 27
Date
January 31, 2014
Round
1
Time
1:31
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–1
Opponent
Rashid Abdullah
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
Victory FC 41
Date
December 14, 2013
Round
1
Time
3:49
Location
Ralston, Nebraska, United States
Notes
Catchweight (180 lb) bout.
Loss
Loss
Res.
Loss
Record
1–1
Opponent
Jose Caceres
Method
Submission (rear-naked choke)
Event
CFA 11
Date
May 24, 2013
Round
1
Time
3:47
Location
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
David Glover
Method
TKO (punches)
Event
RFA 5
Date
November 30, 2012
Round
2
Time
4:50
Location
Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Notes
Welterweight debut.
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
21–4
Joaquin Buckley
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on ESPN: Usman vs. Buckley
June 14, 2025
5
5:00
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Return to Welterweight. Fight of the Night.
Loss
20–4
Khamzat Chimaev
Decision (majority)
UFC 294
October 21, 2023
3
5:00
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Middleweight debut.
Loss
20–3
Leon Edwards
Decision (majority)
UFC 286
March 18, 2023
5
5:00
London, England
For the UFC Welterweight Championship. Edwards was deducted 1 point in round 3 due to grabbing the fence.
Loss
20–2
Leon Edwards
KO (head kick)
UFC 278
August 20, 2022
5
4:04
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Lost the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Win
20–1
Colby Covington
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 268
November 6, 2021
5
5:00
New York City, New York, United States
Defended the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Win
19–1
Jorge Masvidal
KO (punch)
UFC 261
April 24, 2021
2
1:02
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Defended the UFC Welterweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win
18–1
Gilbert Burns
TKO (punches)
UFC 258
February 13, 2021
3
0:34
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Defended the UFC Welterweight Championship. Performance of the Night.
Win
17–1
Jorge Masvidal
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 251
July 12, 2020
5
5:00
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Defended the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Win
16–1
Colby Covington
TKO (punches)
UFC 245
December 14, 2019
5
4:10
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Defended the UFC Welterweight Championship. Fight of the Night.
Win
15–1
Tyron Woodley
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 235
March 2, 2019
5
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Won the UFC Welterweight Championship.
Win
14–1
Rafael dos Anjos
Decision (unanimous)
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale
November 30, 2018
5
5:00
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Performance of the Night.
Win
13–1
Demian Maia
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman
May 19, 2018
5
5:00
Santiago, Chile
Win
12–1
Emil Weber Meek
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi
January 14, 2018
3
5:00
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Win
11–1
Sérgio Moraes
KO (punch)
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch
September 16, 2017
1
2:48
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Win
10–1
Sean Strickland
Decision (unanimous)
UFC 210
April 8, 2017
3
5:00
Buffalo, New York, United States
Win
9–1
Warlley Alves
Decision (unanimous)
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2
November 19, 2016
3
5:00
São Paulo, Brazil
Win
8–1
Alexander Yakovlev
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko
July 23, 2016
3
5:00
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Yakovlev was deducted one point in round 1 for grabbing the cage.
Win
7–1
Leon Edwards
Decision (unanimous)
UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
December 19, 2015
3
5:00
Orlando, Florida, United States
Win
6–1
Hayder Hassan
Submission (arm-triangle choke)
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale
July 12, 2015
2
1:19
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Won The Ultimate Fighter 21 Welterweight Tournament. Performance of the Night.
Win
5–1
Marcus Hicks
TKO (punches)
Legacy FC 33
July 18, 2014
2
5:00
Allen, Texas, United States
Win
4–1
Lenny Lovoto
TKO (punches)
Legacy FC 30
April 4, 2014
3
1:04
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win
3–1
Steven Rodriguez
TKO (punches)
Legacy FC 27
January 31, 2014
1
1:31
Houston, Texas, United States
Win
2–1
Rashid Abdullah
TKO (punches)
Victory FC 41
December 14, 2013
1
3:49
Ralston, Nebraska, United States
Catchweight (180 lb) bout.
Loss
1–1
Jose Caceres
Submission (rear-naked choke)
CFA 11
May 24, 2013
1
3:47
Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Win
1–0
David Glover
TKO (punches)
RFA 5
November 30, 2012
2
4:50
Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Welterweight debut.
· Mixed martial arts record
2 matches
2 matches
Exhibition record breakdown
2 matches
Exhibition record breakdown
2 wins
Col 3
0 losses
By decision
By decision
Exhibition record breakdown
By decision
Exhibition record breakdown
2
Col 3
0
Exhibition record breakdown
2 matches
2 wins
0 losses
By decision
2
0
· Mixed martial arts record
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Steve Carl
Method
Decision (unanimous)
Event
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians
Date
June 17, 2015 (airdate)
Round
2
Time
5:00
Location
Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Notes
The Ultimate Fighter 21 semifinals round.
Win
Win
Res.
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Michael Graves
Method
Decision (majority)
Event
April 22, 2015 (airdate)
Date
2
Round
5:00
Time
The Ultimate Fighter 21 quarterfinals round.
Res.
Record
Opponent
Method
Event
Date
Round
Time
Location
Notes
Win
2–0
Steve Carl
Decision (unanimous)
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians
June 17, 2015 (airdate)
2
5:00
Boca Raton, Florida, United States
The Ultimate Fighter 21 semifinals round.
Win
1–0
Michael Graves
Decision (majority)
April 22, 2015 (airdate)
2
5:00
The Ultimate Fighter 21 quarterfinals round.
· Freestyle record
Res.
Res.
Senior Freestyle Matches
Res.
Senior Freestyle Matches
Record
Senior Freestyle Matches
Opponent
Senior Freestyle Matches
Score
Senior Freestyle Matches
Date
Senior Freestyle Matches
Event
Senior Freestyle Matches
Location
2012 US Olympic Trials Qualifier DNP at 84 kg
2012 US Olympic Trials Qualifier DNP at 84 kg
Senior Freestyle Matches
2012 US Olympic Trials Qualifier DNP at 84 kg
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
35–26
Senior Freestyle Matches
Evan Brown
Senior Freestyle Matches
1–3, 1–1
Senior Freestyle Matches
March 31 – April 1, 2012
Senior Freestyle Matches
2012 US Olympic Trials Qualifier
Senior Freestyle Matches
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
35–25
Senior Freestyle Matches
Ed Richmond
Senior Freestyle Matches
Fall
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
34–25
Senior Freestyle Matches
Jake Herbert
Senior Freestyle Matches
2–5, 1–5
2012 Dave Schultz M. International DNP at 84 kg
2012 Dave Schultz M. International DNP at 84 kg
Senior Freestyle Matches
2012 Dave Schultz M. International DNP at 84 kg
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
34–24
Senior Freestyle Matches
Narsingh Yadav
Senior Freestyle Matches
1–2, 1–5
Senior Freestyle Matches
February 2–4, 2012
Senior Freestyle Matches
2012 Dave Schultz Memorial International Open
Senior Freestyle Matches
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
34–23
Senior Freestyle Matches
Evan Brown
Senior Freestyle Matches
1–0, 1–0
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
33–23
Senior Freestyle Matches
Valentin Sofiadi
Senior Freestyle Matches
2–0, 2–0
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
32–23
Senior Freestyle Matches
Alex Burk
Senior Freestyle Matches
5–2, 2–1
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
31–23
Senior Freestyle Matches
Deron Winn
Senior Freestyle Matches
Fall
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
31–22
Senior Freestyle Matches
Kurt Brenner
Senior Freestyle Matches
0–8, 6–4, 2–0
2011 US Olympic Trials Qualifier 4th at 84 kg
2011 US Olympic Trials Qualifier 4th at 84 kg
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 US Olympic Trials Qualifier 4th at 84 kg
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
30–22
Senior Freestyle Matches
Bryce Hasseman
Senior Freestyle Matches
0–1, 0–1
Senior Freestyle Matches
December 3, 2011
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 US Olympic Trials Qualifier
Senior Freestyle Matches
Las Vegas, Nevada
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
30–21
Senior Freestyle Matches
Travis Paulson
Senior Freestyle Matches
INJ
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
29–21
Senior Freestyle Matches
James Yonushonis
Senior Freestyle Matches
4–2, 2–1
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
28–21
Senior Freestyle Matches
Doug Umbehauer
Senior Freestyle Matches
1–1, 2–0
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
27–21
Senior Freestyle Matches
Kurt Brenner
Senior Freestyle Matches
1–0, 5–2
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
26–21
Senior Freestyle Matches
Terry Madden
Senior Freestyle Matches
0–4, 1–4
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
26–20
Senior Freestyle Matches
Pat Downey
Senior Freestyle Matches
1–1, 3–3, 4–0
2011 NYAC Holiday International Open DNP at 84 kg
2011 NYAC Holiday International Open DNP at 84 kg
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 NYAC Holiday International Open DNP at 84 kg
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
25–20
Senior Freestyle Matches
Kirk Smith
Senior Freestyle Matches
1–1, 0–3
Senior Freestyle Matches
November 11–13, 2011
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 NYAC Holiday International Open Tournament
Senior Freestyle Matches
New York City, New York
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
25–19
Senior Freestyle Matches
Mike Tamillow
Senior Freestyle Matches
2–1, 3–0
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
24–19
Senior Freestyle Matches
Jaime Espinal
Senior Freestyle Matches
0–4, 4–6
2011 Sunkist Kids International Open DNP at 84 kg
2011 Sunkist Kids International Open DNP at 84 kg
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 Sunkist Kids International Open DNP at 84 kg
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
24–18
Senior Freestyle Matches
Mack Lewnes
Senior Freestyle Matches
2–2, 0–6
Senior Freestyle Matches
October 28–30, 2011
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 Sunkist Kids International Open Tournament
Senior Freestyle Matches
Mesa, Arizona
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
24–17
Senior Freestyle Matches
Raymond Jordan
Senior Freestyle Matches
0–4, 1–3
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
24–16
Senior Freestyle Matches
Erich Schmidtke
Senior Freestyle Matches
3–0, 1–2, 3–1
2011 NP Regionals at 96 kg
2011 NP Regionals at 96 kg
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 NP Regionals at 96 kg
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
23–16
Senior Freestyle Matches
Luke Lofthouse
Senior Freestyle Matches
1–1, 4–1, 0–1
Senior Freestyle Matches
May 12–14, 2011
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 Northern Plains Regional Championships
Senior Freestyle Matches
Waterloo, Iowa
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
23–15
Senior Freestyle Matches
Mike Schmidt
Senior Freestyle Matches
3–3, 7–0, 7–2
2011 US University Nationals 7th at 84 kg
2011 US University Nationals 7th at 84 kg
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 US University Nationals 7th at 84 kg
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
22–15
Senior Freestyle Matches
Kevin Bailey
Senior Freestyle Matches
TF 7–0, 6–0
Senior Freestyle Matches
April 20–23, 2011
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 US University National Championships
Senior Freestyle Matches
Akron, Ohio
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
21–15
Senior Freestyle Matches
Max Thomusseit
Senior Freestyle Matches
3–1, 0–1, 0–1
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
21–14
Senior Freestyle Matches
Ryan Loder
Senior Freestyle Matches
6–0, 1–3, 2–1
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
20–14
Senior Freestyle Matches
Keith Witt
Senior Freestyle Matches
TF 6–0, 6–0
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
19–14
Senior Freestyle Matches
Ben Bennett
Senior Freestyle Matches
2–0, 6–0
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
18–14
Senior Freestyle Matches
Nick Heflin
Senior Freestyle Matches
0–1, 1–3
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
18–13
Senior Freestyle Matches
Cole Shafer
Senior Freestyle Matches
6–0, 2–0
2011 US Open DNP at 84 kg
2011 US Open DNP at 84 kg
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 US Open DNP at 84 kg
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
17–13
Senior Freestyle Matches
Raymond Jordan
Senior Freestyle Matches
0–2, 0–2
Senior Freestyle Matches
April 7–10, 2011
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 US Open National Championships
Senior Freestyle Matches
Cleveland, Ohio
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
17–12
Senior Freestyle Matches
Bryce Hasseman
Senior Freestyle Matches
1–1, 0–3
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
17–11
Senior Freestyle Matches
Evan Brown
Senior Freestyle Matches
0–1, 2–1, 1–0
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 US Open National Championships – Qualifier
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
16–11
Senior Freestyle Matches
Christopher Honeycutt
Senior Freestyle Matches
1–1, 2–3, 2–1
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
15–11
Senior Freestyle Matches
Kaleb Young
Senior Freestyle Matches
3–2, 1–0
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
14–11
Senior Freestyle Matches
Nick Heflin
Senior Freestyle Matches
0–1, 4–1, 0–1
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
14–10
Senior Freestyle Matches
Dwight Middleton
Senior Freestyle Matches
TF 6–0, 6–0
2011 Dave Schultz M. International DNP at 84 kg
2011 Dave Schultz M. International DNP at 84 kg
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 Dave Schultz M. International DNP at 84 kg
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
13–10
Senior Freestyle Matches
Jaime Espinal
Senior Freestyle Matches
Fall
Senior Freestyle Matches
February 2–5, 2011
Senior Freestyle Matches
2011 Dave Schultz Memorial International Open
Senior Freestyle Matches
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
13–9
Senior Freestyle Matches
James Yonushonis
Senior Freestyle Matches
TF 5–0, 8–2
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
12–9
Senior Freestyle Matches
Shinya Matsumoto
Senior Freestyle Matches
2–4, 1–4
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
12–8
Senior Freestyle Matches
Jake Landals
Senior Freestyle Matches
5–0, 7–0
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
11–8
Senior Freestyle Matches
James Reynolds
Senior Freestyle Matches
4–1, 7–0
2010 NYAC International Open DNP at 84 kg
2010 NYAC International Open DNP at 84 kg
Senior Freestyle Matches
2010 NYAC International Open DNP at 84 kg
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
10–8
Senior Freestyle Matches
Raymond Jordan
Senior Freestyle Matches
Fall
Senior Freestyle Matches
November 20–21, 2010
Senior Freestyle Matches
2010 NYAC International Open Tournament
Senior Freestyle Matches
New York City, New York
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
10–7
Senior Freestyle Matches
Jason Lapham
Senior Freestyle Matches
1–0, 3–0
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
9–7
Senior Freestyle Matches
Robert Isley
Senior Freestyle Matches
2–1, 4–2
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
8–7
Senior Freestyle Matches
Keith Gavin
Senior Freestyle Matches
1–0, 1–2, 0–2
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
8–6
Senior Freestyle Matches
Vitaliy Horodnytskyy
Senior Freestyle Matches
2–0, 2–1
2010 University World Championships 8th at 84 kg
2010 University World Championships 8th at 84 kg
Senior Freestyle Matches
2010 University World Championships 8th at 84 kg
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
7–6
Senior Freestyle Matches
Giedrius Morkis
Senior Freestyle Matches
Fall
Senior Freestyle Matches
October 30, 2010
Senior Freestyle Matches
2010 University World Championships
Senior Freestyle Matches
Torino, Italy
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
7–5
Senior Freestyle Matches
Piotr Ianulov
Senior Freestyle Matches
0–6
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
7–4
Senior Freestyle Matches
Alex Burk
Senior Freestyle Matches
9–2
2010 US University World Team Trials 5th at 74 kg
2010 US University World Team Trials 5th at 74 kg
Senior Freestyle Matches
2010 US University World Team Trials 5th at 74 kg
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
6–4
Senior Freestyle Matches
Adam Hall
Senior Freestyle Matches
2–0, 0–1, 2–4
Senior Freestyle Matches
May 28–29, 2010
Senior Freestyle Matches
2010 US University World Team Trials
Senior Freestyle Matches
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
6–3
Senior Freestyle Matches
Albert White
Senior Freestyle Matches
2–1, 2–0
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
5–3
Senior Freestyle Matches
Jon Reader
Senior Freestyle Matches
0–4, 1–5
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
5–2
Senior Freestyle Matches
John Paul O`Connor
Senior Freestyle Matches
0–3, 4–3, 5–0
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
4–2
Senior Freestyle Matches
Matt Ballweg
Senior Freestyle Matches
5–1, 6–0
2010 US Open DNP at 74 kg
2010 US Open DNP at 74 kg
Senior Freestyle Matches
2010 US Open DNP at 74 kg
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
3–2
Senior Freestyle Matches
David Bonin
Senior Freestyle Matches
1–2, 4–0, 3–3
Senior Freestyle Matches
April 22–24, 2010
Senior Freestyle Matches
2010 US Open National Championships
Senior Freestyle Matches
Cleveland, Ohio
Loss
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
Loss
Senior Freestyle Matches
3–1
Senior Freestyle Matches
Travis Paulson
Senior Freestyle Matches
3–1, 0–1, 0–6
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
3–0
Senior Freestyle Matches
Derek Peperas
Senior Freestyle Matches
INJ
Senior Freestyle Matches
2010 US Open National Championships – Qualifier
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
2–0
Senior Freestyle Matches
David Foxen
Senior Freestyle Matches
TF 6–0, 7–0
Win
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
Win
Senior Freestyle Matches
1–0
Senior Freestyle Matches
Michael Mitchell
Senior Freestyle Matches
3–5, 3–2, 6–0
Senior Freestyle Matches
Res.
Record
Opponent
Score
Date
Event
Location
2012 US Olympic Trials Qualifier DNP at 84 kg
Loss
35–26
Evan Brown
1–3, 1–1
March 31 – April 1, 2012
2012 US Olympic Trials Qualifier
Cedar Falls, Iowa
Win
35–25
Ed Richmond
Fall
Loss
34–25
Jake Herbert
2–5, 1–5
2012 Dave Schultz M. International DNP at 84 kg
Loss
34–24
Narsingh Yadav
1–2, 1–5
February 2–4, 2012
2012 Dave Schultz Memorial International Open
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Win
34–23
Evan Brown
1–0, 1–0
Win
33–23
Valentin Sofiadi
2–0, 2–0
Win
32–23
Alex Burk
5–2, 2–1
Loss
31–23
Deron Winn
Fall
Win
31–22
Kurt Brenner
0–8, 6–4, 2–0
2011 US Olympic Trials Qualifier 4th at 84 kg
Loss
30–22
Bryce Hasseman
0–1, 0–1
December 3, 2011
2011 US Olympic Trials Qualifier
Las Vegas, Nevada
Win
30–21
Travis Paulson
INJ
Win
29–21
James Yonushonis
4–2, 2–1
Win
28–21
Doug Umbehauer
1–1, 2–0
Win
27–21
Kurt Brenner
1–0, 5–2
Loss
26–21
Terry Madden
0–4, 1–4
Win
26–20
Pat Downey
1–1, 3–3, 4–0
2011 NYAC Holiday International Open DNP at 84 kg
Loss
25–20
Kirk Smith
1–1, 0–3
November 11–13, 2011
2011 NYAC Holiday International Open Tournament
New York City, New York
Win
25–19
Mike Tamillow
2–1, 3–0
Loss
24–19
Jaime Espinal
0–4, 4–6
2011 Sunkist Kids International Open DNP at 84 kg
Loss
24–18
Mack Lewnes
2–2, 0–6
October 28–30, 2011
2011 Sunkist Kids International Open Tournament
Mesa, Arizona
Loss
24–17
Raymond Jordan
0–4, 1–3
Win
24–16
Erich Schmidtke
3–0, 1–2, 3–1
2011 NP Regionals at 96 kg
Loss
23–16
Luke Lofthouse
1–1, 4–1, 0–1
May 12–14, 2011
2011 Northern Plains Regional Championships
Waterloo, Iowa
Win
23–15
Mike Schmidt
3–3, 7–0, 7–2
2011 US University Nationals 7th at 84 kg
Win
22–15
Kevin Bailey
TF 7–0, 6–0
April 20–23, 2011
2011 US University National Championships
Akron, Ohio
Loss
21–15
Max Thomusseit
3–1, 0–1, 0–1
Win
21–14
Ryan Loder
6–0, 1–3, 2–1
Win
20–14
Keith Witt
TF 6–0, 6–0
Win
19–14
Ben Bennett
2–0, 6–0
Loss
18–14
Nick Heflin
0–1, 1–3
Win
18–13
Cole Shafer
6–0, 2–0
2011 US Open DNP at 84 kg
Loss
17–13
Raymond Jordan
0–2, 0–2
April 7–10, 2011
2011 US Open National Championships
Cleveland, Ohio
Loss
17–12
Bryce Hasseman
1–1, 0–3
Win
17–11
Evan Brown
0–1, 2–1, 1–0
2011 US Open National Championships – Qualifier
Win
16–11
Christopher Honeycutt
1–1, 2–3, 2–1
Win
15–11
Kaleb Young
3–2, 1–0
Loss
14–11
Nick Heflin
0–1, 4–1, 0–1
Win
14–10
Dwight Middleton
TF 6–0, 6–0
2011 Dave Schultz M. International DNP at 84 kg
Loss
13–10
Jaime Espinal
Fall
February 2–5, 2011
2011 Dave Schultz Memorial International Open
Colorado Springs, Colorado
· NCAA record
Res.
Res.
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Res.
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Record
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Opponent
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Score
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Date
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Event
2010 NCAA (DII) Championships at 174 lbs
2010 NCAA (DII) Championships at 174 lbs
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
2010 NCAA (DII) Championships at 174 lbs
Win
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
11–2
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Luke Rynish
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
5–4
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
March 13, 2010
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
2010 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Win
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
10–2
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Christopher Barrick
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
6–5
Win
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
9–2
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Aaron Denson
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
2–0
Win
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
8–2
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Ben Becker
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
9–2
2009 NCAA (DII) Championships at 174 lbs
2009 NCAA (DII) Championships at 174 lbs
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
2009 NCAA (DII) Championships at 174 lbs
Loss
Loss
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
7–2
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Brett Hunter
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
2–3
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
March 14, 2009
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
2009 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Win
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
7–1
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Ross Taplin
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
2–0
Win
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
6–1
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Jarret Hall
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
4–2
Win
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
5–1
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Luke Rynish
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
8–5
2008 NCAA (DII) Championships at 174 lbs
2008 NCAA (DII) Championships at 174 lbs
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
2008 NCAA (DII) Championships at 174 lbs
Win
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
4–1
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Josh Shields
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
3–2
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
March 15, 2008
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
2008 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Win
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
3–1
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Chris Gibbs
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
4–1
Loss
Loss
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Loss
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
2–1
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Albert Miles
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
2–6
Win
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
2–0
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Tyler Tubbs
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
SV–1 7–5
Win
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Win
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
1–0
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Chris Gibbs
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
MD 10–0
NCAA Division II Championships Matches
Res.
Record
Opponent
Score
Date
Event
2010 NCAA (DII) Championships at 174 lbs
Win
11–2
Luke Rynish
5–4
March 13, 2010
2010 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Win
10–2
Christopher Barrick
6–5
Win
9–2
Aaron Denson
2–0
Win
8–2
Ben Becker
9–2
2009 NCAA (DII) Championships at 174 lbs
Loss
7–2
Brett Hunter
2–3
March 14, 2009
2009 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Win
7–1
Ross Taplin
2–0
Win
6–1
Jarret Hall
4–2
Win
5–1
Luke Rynish
8–5
2008 NCAA (DII) Championships at 174 lbs
Win
4–1
Josh Shields
3–2
March 15, 2008
2008 NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Win
3–1
Chris Gibbs
4–1
Loss
2–1
Albert Miles
2–6
Win
2–0
Tyler Tubbs
SV–1 7–5
Win
1–0
Chris Gibbs
MD 10–0
· Pay-per-view bouts
1.
1.
No.
1.
Event
UFC 245
Fight
Usman vs. Covington
Date
December 14, 2019
Venue
T-Mobile Arena
City
Paradise, Nevada, United States
PPV buys
Not Disclosed
2.
2.
No.
2.
Event
UFC 251
Fight
Usman vs. Masvidal
Date
July 12, 2020
Venue
Flash Forum
City
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
PPV buys
1,300,000
3.
3.
No.
3.
Event
UFC 258
Fight
Usman vs. Burns
Date
February 13, 2021
Venue
UFC Apex
City
Enterprise, Nevada, United States
PPV buys
Not Disclosed
4.
4.
No.
4.
Event
UFC 261
Fight
Usman vs. Masvidal 2
Date
April 24, 2021
Venue
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
City
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
PPV buys
700,000
5.
5.
No.
5.
Event
UFC 268
Fight
Usman vs. Covington 2
Date
November 6, 2021
Venue
Madison Square Garden
City
New York City, New York, United States
PPV buys
700,000
6.
6.
No.
6.
Event
UFC 278
Fight
Usman vs. Edwards 2
Date
August 20, 2022
Venue
Vivint Arena
City
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
PPV buys
Not Disclosed
7.
7.
No.
7.
Event
UFC 286
Fight
Edwards vs. Usman 3
Date
March 18, 2023
Venue
The O2 Arena
City
London, England, United Kingdom
PPV buys
Not Disclosed
Total sales
Total sales
No.
Total sales
Event
2,700,000
No.
Event
Fight
Date
Venue
City
PPV buys
1.
UFC 245
Usman vs. Covington
December 14, 2019
T-Mobile Arena
Paradise, Nevada, United States
Not Disclosed
2.
UFC 251
Usman vs. Masvidal
July 12, 2020
Flash Forum
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
1,300,000
3.
UFC 258
Usman vs. Burns
February 13, 2021
UFC Apex
Enterprise, Nevada, United States
Not Disclosed
4.
UFC 261
Usman vs. Masvidal 2
April 24, 2021
VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
700,000
5.
UFC 268
Usman vs. Covington 2
November 6, 2021
Madison Square Garden
New York City, New York, United States
700,000
6.
UFC 278
Usman vs. Edwards 2
August 20, 2022
Vivint Arena
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Not Disclosed
7.
UFC 286
Edwards vs. Usman 3
March 18, 2023
The O2 Arena
London, England, United Kingdom
Not Disclosed
Total sales
2,700,000
· External links
Preceded byTyron Woodley
Preceded byTyron Woodley
Achievements
Preceded byTyron Woodley
Achievements
12th UFC Welterweight Champion March 2, 2019 – August 20, 2022
Achievements
Succeeded byLeon Edwards
Awards
Awards
Achievements
Awards
Preceded byIsrael Adesanya
Preceded byIsrael Adesanya
Achievements
Preceded byIsrael Adesanya
Achievements
World MMA Fighter of the Year 2020–21
Achievements
Succeeded byAlexander Volkanovski
Achievements
Preceded byTyron Woodley
12th UFC Welterweight Champion March 2, 2019 – August 20, 2022
Succeeded byLeon Edwards
Awards
Preceded byIsrael Adesanya
World MMA Fighter of the Year 2020–21
Succeeded byAlexander Volkanovski

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