How many losses does Kamaru Usman have in the UFC?

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Kamaru Usman is one of the most dominant mixed martial arts competitors who has dominated the sport in the welterweight division for years in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Born in Auchi, Edo, Nigeria, Usman moved to the United States of America with his family when he was a kid. He wrestled in high school and ultimately went on to excel as a mixed martial artist.

Kamaru Usman made his professional mixed martial arts debut against David Glover on November 30, 2012, at RFA 5 in Kearney, Nebraska, United States. He won the fight via TKO in the second round. Usman suffered a loss in his second professional showdown against Jose Caceres but recovered in his next fight and maintained a dominant streak of 19 fights for years.

In the prime of his dominance, Usman won the welterweight title by defeating Tyron Woodley at UFC 235 on March 2, 2019, by unanimous decision. He successfully defended his title five times during his reign. Kamaru Usman has a professional record of 20 wins and 3 losses.

Kamaru Usman Losses

Kamaru Usman has three losses in his professional mixed martial arts career against Leon Edwards and Jose Caceres. He lost the second fight of his career against Jose Caceres. Usman remained undefeated after recovering from his loss and suffered his second defeat against Leon Edwards at UFC 278, losing his welterweight title to him. Usman has a professional mixed martial arts record of 20 wins and 3 losses.

Kamaru Usman vs. Jose Caceres

Kamaru Usman suffered the first loss of his professional career against Jose Caceres. The duo squared off at CFA 11 on May 24, 2012, where Caceres submitted Usman in the very first round of the fight via a rear-naked choke.

Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards at UFC 278

Kamaru Usman fought Leon Edwards in a welterweight title bout at UFC 278 on August 20, 2022. Edwards defeated Usman via TKO in the fourth round of the fight ending his formidable reign as the UFC welterweight champion.

Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards at UFC 286

Kamaru Usman faced Leon Edwards in a rematch at UFC 286 for the welterweight title bout. He failed to reclaim the belt and ended up losing by unanimous decision to Leon Edwards.

Kamaru Usman Record

Kamaru Usman has a record of 20 wins and 3 losses. He lost his most recent fight to Leon Edwards, and is now scheduled to face Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294.

Professional record breakdown
23 matches20 wins3 losses
By knockout91
By submission11
By decision101

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FAQs On How many losses does Kamaru Usman have in the UFC?

A. Kamaru Usman has a professional MMA record of 20 wins and 3 losses.

A. Kamaru Usman faced Leon Edwards in his most recent showdown.


A. Kamaru Usman is scheduled to lock horns with Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294.


A. Kamaru Usman will be competing in the octagon on October 21, 2023, at UFC 294.


A. Kamaru Usman was born in Auchi, Edo, Nigeria.

A. Kamaru Usman's nickname is 'The Nigerian Nightmare.'

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