Kamaru Usman

Awards & Honours

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Kamaru Usman's achievements place him among the elite in MMA history. He holds the UFC welterweight record for the longest winning streak at 15 fights, a mark that underscores his dominance during his title reign. His 97.3% takedown defense rate is the highest in UFC history, a testament to his wrestling acumen. As the first African-born UFC champion, he paved the way for a generation of fighters from the continent. His victories over multiple former champions, including Tyron Woodley, Colby Covington, and Jorge Masvidal, solidify his legacy as one of the division's all-time greats.

AwardsUsman won the NCAA Division II national championship in wrestling in 2010. He won The Ultimate Fighter 21 tournament in 2015, earning a UFC contract. He captured the UFC Welterweight Championship in 2019 by defeating Tyron Woodley. He has also earned multiple UFC Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night bonuses.

Honours & Distinctions

First African-born UFC Champion

UFC·2019

Usman became the first fighter born in Africa to win a UFC title.

UFC Welterweight Longest Winning Streak

UFC·2022

Holds the record for the longest winning streak in UFC welterweight history at 15 fights.

Highest Takedown Defense Percentage in UFC History

UFC·2022

Usman's 97.3% takedown defense rate is the highest in UFC history.

Rankings & Lists

UFC Welterweight Rankings

UFC·2026

Records & Feats

Longest winning streak in UFC welterweight history

Career Milestone·2022

Usman won 15 consecutive fights in the UFC welterweight division from 2015 to 2022.

Highest takedown defense percentage in UFC history

Career Milestone·2022

Usman defended 97.3% of takedown attempts against him, the best rate in UFC history.

First African-born UFC champion

Historic First·2019

Usman became the first fighter born in Africa to win a UFC title when he defeated Tyron Woodley in 2019.