Kamaru Usman

Nigerian-American mixed martial artist (born 1987)

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Kamaru Usman is an American professional mixed martial artist, former freestyle wrestler and retired folkstyle wrestler. He currently competes in the Welterweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the former UFC Welterweight Champion. Usman is also The Ultimate Fighter 21 tournament winner. As of November 14, 2022, he is #1 in the UFC men's welterweight rankings, and as of September 26, 2023, he is #7 in the UFC men's pound-for-pound rankings.

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Gilbert Burns, Only Common Opponent Of Usman, Chimaev, Breaks Down UFC 294 Fight There's only one man breathing who has been in an Octagon with Kamaru Usman and Khamzat Chimaev -- Gilbert Burns -- and now "Durinho" is breaking down the highly anticipated UFC 294 co-main event!.. TMZ.com - Published on October 20, 2023
UFC champion Edwards dreams of Villa Park fight UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards discusses his third fight against Kamaru Usman, future opponents and how much it would mean to him to fight at Villa Park. BBC Sport - Published on May 24, 2023
'I'm a kid born in Jamaica with nothing' - Edwards Leon Edwards reflects on his journey from 'a kid born in Jamaica with nothing' after his successful title defence over Kamaru Usman at UFC 286. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2023

Edwards retains title at UFC 286 in London Leon Edwards beats Kamaru Usman by majority decision to retain the welterweight title at UFC 286 in London. BBC Sport - Published on March 19, 2023
UFC 286: Edwards defends title against Usman Follow live text commentary of UFC 286 as champion Leon Edwards takes on Kamaru Usman for the welterweight title at the O2 Arena, London. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2023
Edwards v Usman 3 - big-fight predictions Leon Edwards defends his UFC welterweight title against Kamaru Usman in a trilogy fight on Saturday - here are some predictions from the MMA world. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2023

Edwards and Usman weigh in for UFC 286 title bout Britain's Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman make weight for their welterweight title clash at UFC 286 in London on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2023
'Don't let them bully you!' Edwards & Usman clash at media event Watch as Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman clash at the media conference before their fight at UFC 286 in London on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2023
The stirring rise of UFC champ Edwards & his team Britain's Leon Edwards will defend his welterweight title against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London on Saturday in the biggest MMA fight ever to take place on home soil. BBC Sport - Published on March 17, 2023
Edwards celebrated by fans before UFC 286 Leon Edwards receives a terrific reception from fans in London before his welterweight title defence against Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023

I can't wait to silence home crowd - Usman Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman wants to "silence the home crowd" when he faces England's Leon Edwards in their trilogy fight in London. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023
The rivalry of Usman v Edwards - the story so far Leon Edwards looks back on his rivalry with Kamaru Usman as they prepare for Saturday's trilogy fight at UFC 286 in London. BBC Sport - Published on March 16, 2023
Edwards' story what legends are made of - McCann In her BBC Sport column, Molly McCann says Leon Edwards was not always given the spotlight he deserved, but his title win over Kamaru Usman proved he is the "cream of the crop". BBC Sport - Published on March 15, 2023	'My goal now is to be the best ever' - Edwards Britain's Leon Edwards says his new goal is to be the best of all time after beating Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title in August. BBC Sport - Published on January 26, 2023
Edwards v Usman trilogy confirmed for London Britain's Leon Edwards will defend his welterweight title in a trilogy bout with Kamaru Usman at UFC 286 in London. BBC Sport - Published on January 18, 2023	Usman a doubt for possible Edwards fight in London Kamaru Usman is injured so Leon Edwards is looking for a new opponent for UFC London on 18 March, says Stephen Thompson. BBC Sport - Published on December 14, 2022
Kamaru Usman Says He Never Considered Coasting In 5th Rd., 'Not Who I Am’ Kamaru Usman dominated Leon Edwards for the better part of 21 minutes, so why didn't the former welterweight champ just chill -- grab, wrestle, stay away -- in the 5th round of their UFC title fight?.. TMZ.com - Published on August 29, 2022	Kamaru Usman 'In Good Spirits' After Shocking Loss, Wants Leon Edwards Trilogy Former UFC welterweight champ Kamaru Usman is taking his knockout loss to Leon Edwards in stride ... telling TMZ Sports he's "feeling great" and looking forward to their trilogy fight. The "Nigerian.. TMZ.com - Published on August 23, 2022
Drake Loses $200k On Kamaru Usman Knockout Bet, Gets Called Out By Leon Edwards Leon Edwards' crazy upset win over Kamaru Usman at UFC 278 made Drake's pockets a bit lighter this weekend -- 'cause the rapper lost out on a $200k bet!! "The Nigerian Nightmare" was handed just his.. TMZ.com - Published on August 22, 2022	Leon Edwards: New UFC champion calls for Wembley fight after beating Kamaru Usman Britain's Leon Edwards has called for his first title defence to be at Wembley Stadium after beating Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title. BBC Sport - Published on August 21, 2022
UFC 278: Leon Edwards shocks Kamaru Usman to win UFC welterweight title Leon Edwards sensationally knocks out Kamaru Usman to win the welterweight title at UFC 278. BBC Sport - Published on August 21, 2022	Kamaru Usman Still Gunning For Fight W/ Canelo, 'Everyone Will Be Watching That' Kamaru Usman is laser-focused on his upcoming match with Leon Edwards ... but the UFC superstar admits to TMZ Sports he's still hoping for a fight with Canelo Alvarez down the road. The welterweight.. TMZ.com - Published on July 12, 2022
Nick Diaz Plotting UFC Octagon Return In 2022, Wants Title Shot Nick Diaz ain't done yet ... the UFC legend tells TMZ Sports he's gunning to return to the Octagon this year, and he's looking to challenge the very best in the world, Kamaru Usman. We recently talked.. TMZ.com - Published on May 26, 2022	Khamzat Chimaev Says Kamaru Usman's Scared Of Him So He's Coaching Gilbert Burns Khamzat Chimaev says he knows why Kamaru Usman is helping prep former friend and training partner-turned-rival Gilbert Burns for their fight ... 'cause the welterweight champ is "scared." TMZ Sports.. TMZ.com - Published on April 7, 2022
Kamaru Usman v Leon Edwards: 'I'll prove Britons can be UFC champions from home' Leon Edwards says his welterweight title fight against Kamaru Usman is a chance to prove Britons can be UFC champions without having to move abroad. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2022	Dana White, Khabib, MMA Stars Support Cain Velasquez In Letters To Judge The combat sports world is rallying behind Cain Velasquez ... with huge names like Dana White, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Henry Cejudo, Kamaru Usman, Rey Mysterio, and more calling on the judge in the UFC.. TMZ.com - Published on March 8, 2022
Usman v Adesanya and Tony Ferguson v Conor McGregor? - MMA fights we want to see in 2022 BBC Sport writers pick the MMA fights they want to see in 2022 - including Israel Adesanya v Kamaru Usman and Kayla Harrison v Cris Cyborg. BBC Sport - Published on December 30, 2021	UFC 268: Kamaru Usman beats Colby Covington in rematch Welterweight champion Kamaru Usman retains his title with a unanimous decision win against Colby Covington in their rematch at UFC 268. BBC Sport - Published on November 7, 2021
UFC 268: Kamaru Usman v Colby Covington rematch headlines stacked New York card Scottish UFC fighter Paul Craig joins MMA journalist Nick Peet on the BBC's latest UFC podcast to discuss whether Colby Covington can end Kamaru Usman's reign at UFC 268. BBC Sport - Published on November 6, 2021	Colby Covington Says Don Jr., Eric, Lara Trump Expected To Attend UFC 268 Colby Covington says he'll have some pretty powerful and famous guests in the building when he rematches Kamaru Usman at UFC 268 ... telling TMZ Sports he's expecting Donald Trump's kids, Don Jr., Eric.. TMZ.com - Published on October 28, 2021
Kamaru Usman Says He's 'Impressed' W/ Charles Oliveira, But Khabib's On A 'Different Level' Charles Oliveira vs. Khabib?! That's the fight many MMA fans are clamoring for ... believing the new UFC lightweight champ's style matches up favorably with the retired 29-0 superstar from Dagestan... TMZ.com - Published on May 19, 2021	Kamaru Usman's Little Bro Gunning for $1 Million Prize In MMA Heavyweight Tourney Kamaru ain't the only member of the Usman family making noise in the MMA world ... Meet Mohammed Usman -- Kamaru's younger brother -- who's set to compete in the PFL's $1 million heavyweight tournament.. TMZ.com - Published on May 6, 2021