KAMARU USMAN

Born in Nigeria and representing the United States, Kamaru Usman established himself as a dominant force in the welterweight division through a wrestling base. His background as a collegiate national champion helped him secure victory in The Ultimate Fighter 21. Throughout his tenure at Onx Sports and other premier camps, he evolved from a pure grappler into a multifaceted competitor. This progression allowed him to maintain the longest winning streak in divisional history and capture the undisputed championship.

Heading into this event with a professional mark of 21-5-0, the orthodox fighter arrives following a unanimous decision setback against Dricus du Plessis in July 2026. This followed a bounce-back win over Joaquin Buckley last year. Prior to that, he experienced three consecutive losses against Khamzat Chimaev and Leon Edwards.