Kamaru Usman Height, Weight, Family, Spouse, Education, Biography
Kamaru Usman Quick Info | |
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Height | 6 ft |
Weight | 77 kg |
Date of Birth | May 11, 1987 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Spouse | Eleslie Dietzsch |
Kamaru Usman is a Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist, former freestyle wrestler, and graduated folkstyle wrestler who began competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), in 2015. As of May 2021, he had won 5 UFC Bonus Awards – ‘Performance of the Night’ (four times) and ‘Fight of the Night’ (once). He had started his professional career in 2011, competing in The Ultimate Fighter. He holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Born Name
Kamarudeen Usman
Nick Name
Marty, Kamaru, The Nigerian Nightmare
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
Auchi, Edo, Nigeria
Residence
Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Nationality
He holds dual nationality.
Education
Kamaru had attended the Bowie High School, a secondary school in Arlington, Texas. After his high school graduation, he had joined William Penn University, a private university in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
After a year there, he had taken a transfer to The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), a public University in Kearney, Nebraska.
Occupation
Professional Mixed Martial Artist, Freestyle Wrestler (Retired), Graduated Folkstyle Wrestler
Family
- Father – Muhammed Nasiru Usman (Pharmacist, Former Major in the Nigerian Army)
- Mother – His mother was a teacher.
- Siblings – Kashetu Usman (Brother), Mohammed Usman (Brother) (Mixed Martial Artist). He also has a sister.
Weight(s)
Welterweight
Stance
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Reach
6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
Build
Athletic
Height
6 ft or 183 cm
Weight
77 kg or 170 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Kamaru has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
He is of Nigerian descent.
Hair Color
Bald
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Affable smile
- Often sports a light stubble
Brand Endorsements
Kamaru has been sponsored by –
- Gorilla Wear
- Gym King
- Love Hemp UK
Kamaru Usman Facts
Featured Image by Kamaru Usman / Instagram
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