Welterweight#7 RankedACTIVE
Kamaru Usman
21-4
1 Win Streak
Age
38
Height
6'0"
Weight
171 lbs
Reach
76"
Avg Fight Time
17:50
Gym
Blackzilians - Boca Raton, FL
UFC Record
16-3(19 bouts)
Wins By
4 KO 1 Sub 11 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 1R2 2R3 6R5 7
Last 5
WWWWW
Finish Rate
48%
Bonuses
6
Style
Freestyle
Location
Auchi, Nigeria
Last Fight2025-06-14
JB
W - Joaquin Buckley
KO/TKOR1 2:48
Punch to Head At Distance
Opponent Last Bout
L - Kamaru UsmanDecision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Fight History
WIN
SM
vs Sergio Moraes
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 2:48
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:48
WIN
JB
vs Joaquin Buckley
UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
WA
vs Warlley Alves
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DM
vs Demian Maia
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
EM
vs Emil Meek
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
KC
vs Khamzat Chimaev
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2· 2023-10-21
Decision - Majority
R3 5:00
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
LOSS
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3· 2023-03-18
Decision - Majority
R5 5:00
Decision - Majority·R5 5:00
LOSS
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards· 2022-08-20
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R5 4:04
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R5 4:04
WIN
CC
vs Colby Covington
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2· 2021-11-06
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JM
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2· 2021-04-24
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 1:02
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:02
WIN
GB
vs Gilbert Burns
UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns· 2021-02-13
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R3 0:34
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R3 0:34
WIN
JM
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal· 2020-07-11
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
CC
vs Colby Covington
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington· 2019-12-14
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R5 4:10
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R5 4:10
WIN
TW
vs Tyron Woodley
UFC 235: Jones vs. Smith· 2019-03-02
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
SS
vs Sean Strickland
UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2· 2017-04-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AY
vs Alexander Yakovlev
UFC on FOX: Holm vs. Shevchenko
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
RD
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R5 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
HH
vs Hayder Hassan
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale
Submission
Arm Triangle From Mount
R2 1:19
SubmissionArm Triangle From Mount·R2 1:19
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
4.2/min
Grappling
2.79 TD
Defense
55%
⚖️Kamaru adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 52% striking and 44% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
33 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Jabs
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level
76%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Knees
70%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Leg Kicks
58%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
52%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
48%
⭐Other
Uppercuts
27%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
5× detected
Clinch → Takedown
5× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Jabs (76%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (146%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 304% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
4
80% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
1
20% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#13
75% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#21
25% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
From Mount
Arm Triangle From Mount
#11
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 80% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (3x, 75% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Arm Triangle From Mount (1x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (2.8) and Strike Def% (55%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (4/100). Opponents exploit this.🚫
Anti-wrestler: 90% TD defense. Keeps fights standing.📈
Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (135% in R3). Outworks opponents.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
52%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
41% acc57%
Clinch
70% acc17%
Ground
77% acc26%
Striking Differential+1.49/min
4.16 landed/min2.67 absorbed/min
4.16
Landed/Min
2.67
Absorbed/Min
0.44
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed1411
Sig. Strikes Attempted2719
Key Insights
Kamaru is active on the ground (26%).
Effective body attack (29%).
Favorable output (1.6:1).
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 26% from ground at 77% accuracy.
Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
44%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
90%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
20%
Landed
28
Defended
115
Total
143
2.79
TD / 15min
0.09
Sub / 15min
28
TD Landed
143
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
126
Landed
286
Attempted
44%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
2 total attempts
Late Round Sub Artist
R1
0%
R2
50%
R3
50%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.79/15min.
Elite TD defense (90%).
Submission timing: "Late Round Sub Artist" — dangerous in later rounds.
Ground active: 26% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
2,822
1.66
Ratio
Absorbed
1,700
Chin Rating
EliteKD Exchange
20/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
50.3
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
7.2
Standing %
59%
R3 vs R1 Output
135%
Key Insights
📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.66x) - consistent striking dominance.
🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (50.3) - maintains relentless pace.
📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 135% of R1.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 19 fights
R1 Control
2:08
R2 Control
1:54
R3 Control
2:12
R1 to Final
+37%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+11.3pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+11.3pp
Body
-2.7pp
Leg
-8.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+0.7pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
Championship Rounds
Based on 9 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
19.2
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
21.8
sig strikes / round
Output Change
113%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3227
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
12
/ 18
67% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights