Kamaru Usman

The Nigerian Nightmare
MMA record: 21-4 (10)
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Auchi, Edo, Nigeria

Kamaru Usman losses

Over 13 years as a professional, Kamaru Usman has compiled a 21-4 (10) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. He has four losses against three different opponents, two of them in title fights.

  1. 4. Kamaru Usman loses to Khamzat Chimaev via majority decision

    On October 21, 2023 Kamaru Usman faced Khamzat Chimaev in a middleweight bout. Usman was 36 years old with a record of 20-3, and Chimaev was 29 with a record of 12-0. Usman was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Chimaev was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Usman lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Chimaev.

  2. 3. Kamaru Usman loses to Leon Edwards in their 3rd fight via majority decision

    On March 18, 2023 Kamaru Usman fought Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight title. It was their third meeting. Usman was 35 years old with a record of 20-2, and Edwards was 31 with a record of 20-3. Usman was coming off a loss, while Edwards was on a 2-fight winning streak. Usman lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Edwards.

  3. 2. Kamaru Usman loses to Leon Edwards in their 2nd fight via KO

    On August 20, 2022 Kamaru Usman defended his UFC welterweight title against Leon Edwards. It was their second meeting. Usman was 35 years old with a record of 20-1, and Edwards was 30 with a record of 19-3. Usman was on a 19-fight winning streak and Edwards was coming off a win. Edwards stopped Usman via KO in the 5th round. Lost the title.

  4. 1. Kamaru Usman loses to Jose Caceres via KO

    On May 24, 2013 Kamaru Usman faced Jose Caceres in a welterweight bout. Usman was 26 years old with a record of 1-0, and Caceres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Usman was coming off a win. Caceres submitted Usman via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.