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'{{Infobox martial artist | name = Kamaru ‘played the gay’ Usman | other_names = The Nigerian Nightmare | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Kamarudeen Usman | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|05|11}} | birth_place = [[Benin City]], [[Nigeria]] | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | residence = | nationality = | height = {{height|ft=6|in=0}} | weight = {{convert|170|lb|kg st|abbr=on}} | weight_class = [[Welterweight (MMA)|Welterweight]] | reach = {{convert|76.0|in|cm|abbr=on}}<ref name=UFCprofile>{{cite web|url=http://www.ufc.com/fighter/kamarudeen-usman|title=Kamaru Usman - Official UFC Fighter Profile|publisher=UFC.com|accessdate=July 29, 2016}}</ref> | style = | stance = Orthodox | fighting_out_of = [[Delray Beach, Florida]], [[United States]] | team = Hard Knocks 365 | rank = | wrestling = [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] [[NCAA Division II|Division II]] [[Collegiate wrestling|Wrestling]]<ref name=UFCprofile /> | years_active = 2012-''present'' | mma_kowin = 6 | mma_subwin = 1 | mma_decwin = 5 | mma_koloss = | mma_subloss = 1 | mma_decloss = | url = | sherdog = 120691 | footnotes = | updated = }} '''Kamarudeen Usman''' (born May 11, 1988) is a Nigerian-American who competes in the [[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]. He won [[The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians]] Tournament. ==Background== Born in [[Benin City]], Nigeria, Usman and his family moved to the United States when he was 5-years-old. After compiling a 53–3 record in high school wrestling and qualifying for the NAIA national meet at [[William Penn University]], Usman's wrestling career took off after transferring to the [[University of Nebraska at Kearney]]. Usman earned NCAA Division II All-American honors all three years he attended and helped the school win its first-ever overall team title in 2008. In his senior season, he won the 2010 NCAA Division II national title at 174 lbs. Additionally, he was also a member of the University World Team for wrestling in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.onthemat.com/node/1016206|title=Interview with RFA fighter, NCAA wrestling champ, and TUF 14 coach Kamaru Usman|publisher=onthemat.com|date=2012-11-29|accessdate=2012-11-29|author=Bevois}}</ref> ==Mixed martial arts career== ===Professional MMA career=== Kamaru Usman made his professional MMA debut in November 2012. He compiled a record of 5–1, competing for several regional promotions before trying out for [[The Ultimate Fighter]] in early 2015. ===The Ultimate Fighter=== In February 2015, it was announced that Usman was one of the fighters selected to be on [[The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2015/2/28/8126727/tuf-21-features-american-top-team-vs-blackzilians-with-500k-on-the |title=TUF 21 features American Top Team vs. Blackzilians with $500K on the line|publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Marc Raimondi |date=2015-02-28|accessdate=2015-02-28}}</ref> In his first fight on the show, Usman faced [[Michael Graves (fighter)|Michael Graves]]. He won the fight via majority decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/04/episode-no-1-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-21-att-vs-blackzilians |title=Episode No. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 21: ATT vs. Blackzilians'|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Mike Bohn|date=2015-04-22|accessdate=2015-04-22}}</ref> In the semifinals, Usman faced off against former [[WSOF Welterweight Championship|WSOF Welterweight Champion]] [[Steve Carl]]. He won the fight via unanimous decision and advanced to the finals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/06/episode-no-9-recap-the-ultimate-fighter-21-att-vs-blackzilians |title=Episode No. 9 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 21: ATT vs. Blackzilians'|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Mike Bohn|date=2015-06-17|accessdate=2015-06-17}}</ref> ===Ultimate Fighting Championship=== Usman faced [[Hayder Hassan]] in the finals on July 12, 2015 at [[The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians#The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fightline.com/ultimate-fighter-21-finale-card-set-four-tuf-fighters-action/|title=The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale card all set, Four TUF Fighters in action|publisher=fightline.com|date=2015-07-09|accessdate=2015-07-09|author=Dana Becker}}</ref> He won the bout via submission in the second round.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/07/tuf-21-finale-results-kamaru-usman-taps-hayder-hassan-to-win-tuf-21-crown|title=TUF 21 Finale results: Kamaru Usman taps Hayder Hassan to win 'TUF 21' crown|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2015-07-12|accessdate=2015-07-12|author=Matt Erickson}}</ref> He was also awarded a ''Performance of the Night'' bonus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/TUF-21-Finale-Bonuses-Thompson-Usman-Masvidal-Samman-Nab-3650K-89033|title=‘TUF 21’ Finale Bonuses: Thompson, Usman, Masvidal, Samman nab $50K|publisher=sherdog.com|date=2015-07-12|accessdate=2015-07-12|author=Mike Sloan}}</ref> Usman faced [[Leon Edwards]] on December 19, 2015 at [[UFC on Fox 17]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/09/leon-edwards-vs-tuf-21-winner-kamaru-usman-added-to-ufc-on-fox-17-in-orlando|title=Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman added to UFC on FOX 17 in Orlando|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2015-09-01|accessdate=2015-09-01}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2015/12/ufc-on-fox-17-results-kamaru-usman-grinds-out-leon-edwards|title=UFC on FOX 17 results: Kamaru Usman grinds out Leon Edwards |publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=John Morgan|date=2015-12-19|accessdate=2015-12-19}}</ref> Usman was expected to face [[Sérgio Moraes]] on May 14, 2016 at [[UFC 198]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/3/1/11141040/sergio-moraes-vs-kamaru-usman-added-to-ufc-event-in-brazil|title=Sergio Moraes vs. Kamaru Usman added to UFC event in Brazil|publisher=mmafighting.com |author=Guilherme Cruz|date=2016-03-01|accessdate=2016-03-01}}</ref> However, Usman was replaced on the card for undisclosed reasons by promotional newcomer Luan Chagas.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/05/kamaru-usman-out-of-ufc-198-bout-with-sergio-moraes|title=Kamaru Usman out of UFC 198 bout with Sergio Moraes|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff|date=2016-05-01|accessdate=2016-05-01}}</ref> Usman next faced [[Alexander Yakovlev (fighter)|Alexander Yakovlev]] on July 23, 2016 at [[UFC on Fox 20]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.redeyechicago.com/sports/redeye-ufc-announces-injury-replacement-for-july-23-card-at-united-center-20160603-story.html|title='Nigerian Nightmare' lands spot for UFC event at United Center|publisher=redeyechicago.com|author=Chris Sosa|date=2016-06-03|accessdate=2016-06-07}}</ref> He won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/07/ufc-on-fox-20-results-kamaru-usman-dominates-alexander-yakovlev-in-grappling-heavy-affair|title=UFC on FOX 20 results: Kamaru Usman dominates Alexander Yakovlev in grappling heavy affair|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2016-07-23|accessdate=2016-07-23}}</ref> Usman faced [[Warlley Alves]] on November 19, 2016 at [[UFC Fight Night 100]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mmafighting.com/2016/10/4/13166560/zak-ottow-gets-quick-turnaround-fights-sergio-moraes-at-ufc-sao-paulo|title=UFC Fight Night 100 gets Warlley Alves vs. Kamaru Usman|publisher=mmafighting.com|author=Guilherme Cruz|date=2016-10-04|accessdate=2015-10-04}}</ref> He won the fight unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2016/11/ufc-fight-night-100-results-kamaru-usman-dominates-warlley-alves-for-wide-decision-win|title=UFC Fight Night 100 results: Kamaru Usman dominates Warlley Alves for wide decision win|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Steven Marrocco|date=2016-11-19|accessdate=2016-11-19}}</ref> Usman faced [[Sean Strickland]] on April 8, 2017 at [[UFC 210]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/02/sean-strickland-vs-kamaru-usman-added-to-ufc-210-in-buffalo|title=Sean Strickland vs. Kamaru Usman added to UFC 210 in Buffalo|publisher=mmajunkie.com |author=Staff|date=2017-02-14|accessdate=2017-02-14}}</ref> He won the fight via unanimous decision.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/04/ufc-210-results-sean-strickland-dominates-kamaru-usman-still-perfect-in-ufc|title=UFC 210 results: Kamaru Usman dominates Sean Strickland, still perfect in UFC|author=Steven Marrocco|publisher=mmajunkie.com|date=2017-04-08|accessdate=2017-04-08}}</ref> A rescheduled bout with [[Sérgio Moraes]] eventually took place on September 16, 2017 at [[UFC Fight Night 116]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.fightful.com/multiple-fights-added-ufc-fight-night-pittsburgh|title=Multiple fights added To UFC Fight Night: Pittsburgh|publisher=fansided.com|author=David Tees|date=2017-07-23|accessdate=2017-07-23}}</ref> Usman won the fight via knockout in the first round.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/09/ufc-pittsburgh-results-kamaru-usman-right-hand-proves-problematic-for-sergio-moraes|title=UFC-Pittsburgh results: Kamaru Usman right hand proves problematic for Sergio Moraes|date=2017-09-17|work=MMAjunkie|access-date=2017-09-17|language=en-US}}</ref> Usman was scheduled to face [[Emil Weber Meek]] on December 30, 2017 at [[UFC 219]], but the fight was rescheduled for [[UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://mmadna.nl/tuf-21-winnaar-kamaru-usman-treft-valhalla-army-tijdens-ufc-219/|title=TUF 21 winnaar Kamaru Usman treft ”Valhalla Army” tijdens UFC 219|last=DNA|first=MMA|website=mmadna.nl|language=en-US|access-date=2017-10-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/2017/12/kamaru-usman-vs-emil-meek-rescheduled-for-ufc-fight-night-124-in-st-louis|title=Kamaru Usman vs. Emil Meek rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 124 in St. Louis|publisher=mmajunkie.com|author=Staff|date=2017-12-14|accessdate=2017-12-14}}</ref> He won the fight by unanimous decision. ==Championships and accomplishments== *'''[[Ultimate Fighting Championship]]''' **[[The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians]] Tournament Winner **[[List of UFC bonus award recipients|Performance of the Night]] (One time) <small>vs. Hayder Hassan </small> ==Mixed martial arts record== {{MMArecordbox |ko-wins=6 |ko-losses=0 |sub-wins=1 |sub-losses=1 |dec-wins=5 |dec-losses=0 }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|12–1 |[[Emil Weber Meek]] |Decision (unanimous) |[[UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi]] |{{dts|2018|January|14}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |[[St. Louis, Missouri]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|11–1 |[[Sérgio Moraes]] |KO (punch) |[[UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch]] |{{dts|2017|September|16}} |align=center|1 |align=center|2:48 |[[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|10–1 |[[Sean Strickland]] |Decision (unanimous) |[[UFC 210]] |{{dts|2017|April|8}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |[[Buffalo, New York]], United States | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|9–1 |[[Warlley Alves]] | Decision (unanimous) |[[UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira 2]] |{{dts|2016|November|19}} |align=center| 3 |align=center| 5:00 |[[São Paulo]], Brazil | |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center|8–1 |[[Alexander Yakovlev (fighter)|Alexander Yakovlev]] |Decision (unanimous) |[[UFC on Fox: Holm vs. Shevchenko]] |{{dts|2016|July|23}} |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |[[Chicago, Illinois]], United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 7–1 | [[Leon Edwards]] | Decision (unanimous) | [[UFC on Fox: dos Anjos vs. Cerrone 2]] | {{dts|2015|December|19}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | [[Orlando, Florida]], United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 6–1 | [[Hayder Hassan]] | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | [[The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians#The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale|The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale]] | {{dts|2015|July|12}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 1:19 | [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], United States | {{small|Won [[The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians|The Ultimate Fighter 21]] Welterweight Tournament. Performance of the Night.}} |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 5–1 | [[Marcus Hicks]] | TKO (punches) | Legacy FC 33 | {{dts|2014|July|18}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 5:00 | [[Allen, Texas]], United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 4–1 | Lenny Lovoto | TKO (punches) | Legacy FC 30 | {{dts|2014|April|4}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 1:04 | [[Albuquerque, New Mexico]], United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 3–1 | Steven Rodriguez | TKO (punches) | Legacy FC 27 | {{dts|2014|January|31}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:31 | [[Houston, Texas]], United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 2–1 | Rashid Abdullah | TKO (punches) | VFC 41 | {{dts|2013|December|14}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 3:49 | [[Ralston, Nebraska]], United States |{{small|Catchweight (180 lbs) bout.}} |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 1–1 | Jose Caceres | Submission (rear-naked choke) | CFA 11 | {{dts|2013|May|24}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 3:47 | [[Coral Gables, Florida]], United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 1–0 | David Glover | TKO (punches) | RFA 5 | {{dts|2012|November|30}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 4:50 | [[Kearney, Nebraska]], United States |{{small|Welterweight debut.}} {{end}} ==Mixed martial arts exhibition record== {{MMArecordbox |ko-wins=0 |ko-losses=0 |sub-wins=0 |sub-losses=0 |dec-wins=2 |dec-losses=0 }} {{MMA record start}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 2–0 |[[Steve Carl]] |Decision (unanimous) | [[The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians]] |{{dts|2015|June|17}} (airdate) |align=center|2 |align=center|5:00 |[[Coconut Creek, Florida]], United States |{{small|[[The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians|The Ultimate Fighter 21]] Semifinals round}} |- |{{yes2}}Win |align=center| 1–0 | [[Michael Graves (fighter)|Michael Graves]] | Decision (majority) | [[The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians]] |{{dts|2015|April|22}} (airdate) |align=center|2 |align=center|5:00 |[[Boca Raton, Florida]], United States |{{small|[[The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians|The Ultimate Fighter 21]] Quarterfinals round}} |- {{end}} ==See also== {{portal|MMA}} * [[List of current UFC fighters]] * [[List of male mixed martial artists]] ==References== {{reflist}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Usman, Kamaru}} [[Category:American male mixed martial artists]] [[Category:Welterweight mixed martial artists]] [[Category:American people of Nigerian descent]] [[Category:Living people]] [[Category:Nebraska–Kearney Lopers wrestlers]] [[Category:Nigerian emigrants to the United States]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Benin City]] [[Category:1988 births]] [[Category:People from Delray Beach, Florida]]'