Kamaru Usman is a Nigerian-American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is the current UFC Welterweight Champion, having won the title in 2019. Usman is widely regarded as one of the best welterweights in the world and is currently ranked #2 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings.
Usman was born in Benin City, Nigeria on May 11, 1987. He moved to the United States at the age of 8 and grew up in Texas. He began training in martial arts at the age of 16 and competed in amateur wrestling and kickboxing before transitioning to mixed martial arts. Usman made his professional MMA debut in 2012 and quickly rose to prominence, winning the Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) Welterweight Championship in 2017.
In 2019, Usman signed with the UFC and quickly established himself as one of the best welterweights in the promotion. He won his first six UFC fights, including a win over former champion Tyron Woodley to win the UFC Welterweight Championship. Usman has since defended the title three times, most recently against Gilbert Burns at UFC 258.
Usman is widely considered one of the best welterweights in the world and is currently ranked #2 in the UFC pound-for-pound rankings. He is also one of the most successful African-born fighters in the UFC, having won the welterweight title and defended it three times.
As of 2021, Kamaru Usman’s net worth is estimated to be $3 million. He has earned most of his wealth from his successful career as a mixed martial artist. Usman has earned a reported $2.5 million in disclosed pay from the UFC, with additional income coming from sponsorships and other sources.
