Kamaru Usman, Biography, Age, Daughter, Family, Nigerian Nightmare Beats Tyron Woodley, Wins UFC Welterweight Title: All You Need To Know

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Kamaru Usman becomes the first African-born and the first Nigerian champion in UFC history.




Kamaru Usman the Nigerian nightmare beat Tyron Woodley of America to win the UFC welterweight title.

Kamaru Usman is the first African-born and the first Nigerian champion in UFC history after recording a victory over American Tyron Woodley in a UFC 235 encounter on Sunday, March 3.




Kamaru Usman Bio, Wikipedia, Wiki, Family, Wife, Daughter: All You Need To Know 


Kamarudeen "Kamaru" Usman (born May 11, 1987) is a Nigerian-American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is the current UFC Welterweight Champion. Usman is also the winner of The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Tournament.

Kamaru Usman
Born
Kamarudeen Usman
May 11, 1987 (age 31)
Benin City, Nigeria
Other names
The Nigerian Nightmare
Nationality
Nigerian
American
Height
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight
170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division
Welterweight

Background
Usman was born in Benin City, Nigeria. His father was in the Nigerian army. Usman and his family immigrated to the United States when he was 8 years old. He started wrestling in his sophomore year in high school, at Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas. After compiling a 53-3 record in high school wrestling, Usman wrestled alongside Jon Jones at the senior national tournament before leaving for college.

After high school, Usman wrestled at William Penn University for one year, where he was an NAIA national qualifier. He then transferred to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Usman earned NCAA Division II All-American honors all three years he attended UNK and helped the school win its first-ever overall team title in 2008. In his senior season, he won the NCAA Division II national title at 174 lbs in 2010. Additionally, he was also a member of the University World Team for freestyle wrestling in 2010. He was known in wrestling circles as Marty. Usman has a brother, Mohammed, who is also a mixed martial artist. Former NFL star Christian Okoye, who has the nickname "The Nigerian Nightmare" trademarked, gave his blessing for Usman to use it.

Championships and accomplishments
Ultimate Fighting Championship
UFC Welterweight Championship (One time, current)
First Nigerian champion in UFC history
The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians Tournament Winner.

Kamaru Usman and daughter


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