KAMARU USMAN

Kamaru Usman, a Nigerian-American athlete, climbed the ranks of the welterweight division through a wrestling-focused foundation. Training at Onx Sports, the orthodox fighter progressed from his success on The Ultimate Fighter to becoming a UFC champion. Over a distinguished tenure, he established the longest winning streak in the history of his weight class, securing fifteen straight victories. His evolution included refining his striking capabilities, allowing him to defeat elite competitors such as Colby Covington, Jorge Masvidal, and Gilbert Burns during his championship reign.

Entering the competition at UFC 330, Usman holds a career record of twenty wins and three losses. His recent activity shows a decline in momentum following his successful title defense against Covington. He subsequently suffered consecutive defeats to Leon Edwards, first dropping his belt via knockout before losing a majority decision in their rematch.