Best fights of Kamaru Usman
Over 14 years as a professional, Kamaru Usman has compiled a 21-5 (10) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kamaru Usman KOs Jorge Masvidal in their 2nd fight
On April 24, 2021 Kamaru Usman defended his UFC welterweight title against Jorge Masvidal. It was their second meeting. Usman was 33 years old with a record of 18-1, and Masvidal was 36 with a record of 35-14. Usman was on a 17-fight winning streak, while Masvidal was coming off a loss. Usman stopped Jorge Masvidal via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
2. Kamaru Usman defeats Jorge Masvidal
On July 12, 2020 Kamaru Usman defended his UFC welterweight title against Jorge Masvidal. Usman was 33 years old with a record of 16-1, and Masvidal was 35 with a record of 35-13. Usman was on a 15-fight winning streak and Masvidal was on a 3-fight winning streak. Usman won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Kamaru Usman defeats Tyron Woodley
On March 2, 2019 Kamaru Usman fought Tyron Woodley for the UFC welterweight title. Usman was 31 years old with a record of 14-1, and Woodley was 36 with a record of 19-3-1. Usman was on a 13-fight winning streak and Woodley was on a 3-fight winning streak. Usman won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
4. Kamaru Usman defeats Colby Covington in their 2nd fight
On November 6, 2021 Kamaru Usman defended his UFC welterweight title against Colby Covington. It was their second meeting. Usman was 34 years old with a record of 19-1, and Covington was 33 with a record of 16-2. Usman was on a 18-fight winning streak and Covington was coming off a win. Usman won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Kamaru Usman KOs Gilbert Burns
On February 13, 2021 Kamaru Usman defended his UFC welterweight title against Gilbert Burns. Usman was 33 years old with a record of 17-1, and Burns was 34 with a record of 19-3. Usman was on a 16-fight winning streak and Burns was on a 6-fight winning streak. Usman stopped Gilbert Burns via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
6. Kamaru Usman defeats Rafael dos Anjos
On November 30, 2018 Kamaru Usman faced Rafael dos Anjos in a welterweight bout. Usman was 31 years old with a record of 13-1, and Anjos was 34 with a record of 28-10. Usman was on a 12-fight winning streak, while Anjos was coming off a loss. Usman won via unanimous decision.
7. Kamaru Usman defeats Joaquin Buckley
On June 14, 2025 Kamaru Usman faced Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight bout. Usman was 38 years old with a record of 20-4, and Buckley was 31 with a record of 21-6. Usman was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Buckley was on a 6-fight winning streak. Usman won via unanimous decision.
8. Kamaru Usman KOs Colby Covington
On December 14, 2019 Kamaru Usman defended his UFC welterweight title against Colby Covington. Usman was 32 years old with a record of 15-1, and Covington was 31 with a record of 15-1. Usman was on a 14-fight winning streak and Covington was on a 7-fight winning streak. Usman stopped Colby Covington via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
9. Kamaru Usman defeats Sean Strickland
On April 8, 2017 Kamaru Usman faced Sean Strickland in a welterweight bout. Usman was 29 years old with a record of 9-1, and Strickland was 26 with a record of 18-1. Usman was on a 8-fight winning streak and Strickland was on a 3-fight winning streak. Usman won via unanimous decision.
10. Kamaru Usman defeats Alexander Yakovlev
On July 23, 2016 Kamaru Usman faced Alexander Yakovlev in a welterweight bout. Usman was 29 years old with a record of 7-1, and Yakovlev was 32 with a record of 24-7-1. Usman was on a 6-fight winning streak and Yakovlev was on a 2-fight winning streak. Usman won via unanimous decision.