UFC / MMA · Middleweight (185 lb) · Fighter Profile

Kamaru Usman

"The Nigerian Nightmare"

21-5-0

UFC Welterweight Champion

Bio

Former UFC welterweight champion who defended the belt five times and now competes at middleweight at age 39. After a June 2025 win over Joaquin Buckley, he dropped a decision to Dricus du Plessis in July 2026.

Tale of the Tape

Record	21-5-0
Division	Middleweight (185 lb)
Status	Contender
Nickname	The Nigerian Nightmare
Age	39
Nationality	Nigerian
Height	6'0" / 183cm
Reach	76" / 193cm
Stance	Switch
Win methods	KO/TKO 9 · SUB 1 · DEC 11

Bout History

LWL

Lvs Dricus du PlessisUFC Fight Night, Jul 18, 202621-5-0

Wvs Joaquin BuckleyUFC Fight Night, Jun 14, 202521-4-0

Lvs Khamzat ChimaevUFC 294, Oct 21, 202320-4-0

Most recent first. The last column is the record after that bout.

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