Welterweight#7 RankedACTIVE
Kamaru Usman

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
LWLLL
Finish Rate
48%
Bonuses
6
Style
Freestyle
Location
Auchi, Nigeria
Last Fight2025-06-14
JB
W - Joaquin Buckley
Decision - UnanimousR5 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Kamaru UsmanDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00

Fight History

LOSS
DD
vs Dricus Du Plessis
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman· 2026-07-18
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
JB
vs Joaquin Buckley
UFC Fight Night: Usman vs. Buckley· 2025-06-14
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
LOSS
KC
vs Khamzat Chimaev
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2· 2023-10-21
Decision - Majority·R3 5:00
LOSS
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3· 2023-03-18
Decision - Majority·R5 5:00
LOSS
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC 278: Usman vs. Edwards· 2022-08-20
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
WIN
JM
vs Jorge Masvidal
UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2· 2021-04-24
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 1:02
WIN
GB
vs Gilbert Burns
UFC 258: Usman vs. Burns· 2021-02-13
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
WIN
CC
vs Colby Covington
UFC 245: Usman vs. Covington· 2019-12-14
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
WIN
RD
vs Rafael Dos Anjos
The Ultimate Fighter: Heavy Hitters Finale· 2018-11-30
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
DM
vs Demian Maia
UFC Fight Night: Maia vs. Usman· 2018-05-19
Decision - Unanimous·R5 5:00
WIN
EM
vs Emil Meek
UFC Fight Night: Stephens vs. Choi· 2018-01-14
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
SM
vs Sergio Moraes
UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch· 2017-09-16
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 2:48
WIN
SS
vs Sean Strickland
UFC 210: Cormier vs. Johnson 2· 2017-04-08
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
WA
vs Warlley Alves
UFC Fight Night: Bader vs. Nogueira· 2016-11-19
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AY
vs Alexander Yakovlev
UFC on FOX: Holm vs. Shevchenko· 2016-07-23
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LE
vs Leon Edwards
UFC on FOX: Dos Anjos vs. Cowboy 2· 2015-12-19
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
HH
vs Hayder Hassan
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Finale· 2015-07-12
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
38 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Jabs

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level
79%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Knees

#2
68%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Leg Kicks

#3
55%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
55%
🤼Clinch
Elbows
42%
⭐Other
Damage Events
32%
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 (79%). 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 (147%) of offensive output.
  • ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 299% 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 (1 techniques)
KO/TKO
#1
4
100% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 1 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#1
1
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 80% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
  • 🎯🎯 Signature KO: KO/TKO (4x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
  • 🔒🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (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 (132% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
52%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
55%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
41% acc60%
Clinch
71% acc16%
Ground
77% acc24%
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: 24% 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: 24% 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
Elite
KD Exchange
20/2
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
48.8
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
7.0
Standing %
61%
R3 vs R1 Output
132%
Strong Finisher

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 (48.8) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 132% of R1.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 20 fights
R1 Control
2:02
R2 Control
1:49
R3 Control
2:04
R1 to Final
+34%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+10.9pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+10.9pp
Body
-2.1pp
Leg
-8.8pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
+0.8pp
Round Patterns
⬆️ Improves with fight duration – strong finishing power
Championship Rounds
Based on 10 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
19.1
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
21.8
sig strikes / round
Output Change
114%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Maintains Output

Competitive Profile

Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3227
Championship
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
12
/ 18
67% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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