Date of Birth: May 11, 1987
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Biography
Kamaru Usman, widely known as “The Nigerian Nightmare,” is a Nigerian-American mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. Born in Auchi, Nigeria, Usman emigrated to the United States with his family when he was eight years old. He began wrestling in high school and went on to become a NCAA Division II Wrestling Champion at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Transitioning to mixed martial arts, Usman quickly rose through the ranks, earning a reputation for his exceptional wrestling and striking abilities. He made his UFC debut in 2015 and captured the UFC Welterweight Championship in March 2019. Known for his dominant fighting style and relentless work ethic, Usman successfully defended his title multiple times, solidifying his place as one of the top welterweights in the history of the sport.
5 Interesting Facts about Kamaru Usman
1. Kamaru Usman was the first African-born fighter to win a UFC title.
2. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Jorge Santiago.
3. Usman was a cast member on “The Ultimate Fighter 21” and won the tournament.
4. He has the longest winning streak in UFC welterweight history.
5. He was a high school wrestling teammate of fellow UFC fighter Jon Jones.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Kamaru Usman
1. “I’m not the best at anything; I’m just willing to work harder than anyone else.”
2. “I’m the champion of the world, not just Africa, and I want to show that to everyone.”
3. “You can hate me, you can love me, but you will respect me.”
4. “My goal is to be the best, and I won’t stop until I achieve that.”
5. “Every fight is personal to me. You’re trying to take my food, my family’s food, my legacy.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
$3 million
Children
Kamaru Usman has one daughter, Samirah Usman.
Relevant Links
1. [Kamaru Usman UFC Profile](https://www.ufc.com/athlete/kamaru-usman
2. [Kamaru Usman on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamaru_Usman
3. [Kamaru Usman Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/usman84kg/
4. [Kamaru Usman Twitter](https://twitter.com/USMAN84kg
5. [Kamaru Usman Sherdog Profile](https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kamaru-Usman-120691
