[17][18] After compiling a 53-3 record in high school wrestling and placing third at the Texas state championships, Usman wrestled alongside Jon Jones at the senior national tournament before leaving for college. His record reflects that. If Usman gets Burns along the fence and Burns can’t get him off, it could be a long night for the challenger. Ed Cooper is the Deputy Digital Editor at Men’s Health UK, writing and editing about anything you want to know about — from tech to fitness, mental health to style, food and so much more. [66] This fight earned both participants the Fight of the Night award. ... “I think his strength coach is a doctor. Kamaru Usman thinks Colby Covington dropped the ball in a big way by not stepping in to fight Leon Edwards next month. [69] On July 5, 2020, it was reported that Jorge Masvidal had stepped in on short notice and served as a replacement for Burns. [42], Usman faced TUF: Brazil 3 tournament winner Warlley Alves on November 19, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 100. Kamaru Usman is the best in the division when it comes to clinch control. Take a Look Inside the April Issue of Men's Health, Sign Up to The Men's Health Newsletter Today, 31 Home Workouts to Burn Fat and Build Muscle, Sign Up to Fuel, Our New Food Delivery Service, 41 of the Best Deals for Your Home Gym Workout, This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. [7], As a wrestler, Usman primarily competed at 84 kilograms, and was the '10 US University World Team Member. PLUS: Man United dumped from FA Cup, Juve's Serie A run in trouble. Kamaru Usman stands in front of the Nigerian flag before a welterweight bout. 1 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 21: ATT vs. Blackzilians, "Episode No. Kamaru Usman’s Entries ... Usman still had ungodly strength from double overhooks and was able to torque Masvidal back toward the cage. [36], In his official debut as a UFC athlete, Usman faced future contender Leon Edwards on December 19, 2015, at UFC on Fox 17. Men's Health, Part of the Hearst UK Wellbeing Network. The 45 minute workout to get you Survival-ready, Joseph Benavidez's 3-Move Fight Night Workout, Dana White Reveals All About Fight Island, UFC Star Jon Jones Talks Training and Lifting. “No one comes in with the perfect mechanics on how to throw a punch, or a combination, or how to throw a kick and how to sprawl.”. [9][10], Usman was born in Auchi, Nigeria. 1.5m members in the MMA community. [20] Usman placed top 3 in the nation all three years he attended UNK, and was a two-time national finalist. UFC 258: Kamaru Usman (C) vs Gilbert Burns. Prediction: Kamaru Usman. [71] The card reportedly generated 1.3 million pay-per-view buys in the United States, the most since UFC 229 in October 2018. However, if Usman cannot maintain control over Burns, it could be a long night for the … [60] He won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision after dominating his opponent for five rounds to be crowned as the new UFC Welterweight Champion. Kamarudeen "Kamaru" Usman (born May 11, 1987) is a Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist, former freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler.He currently competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the reigning UFC Welterweight Champion.Usman was also The Ultimate Fighter 21 tournament winner. [72], Usman was once again scheduled to defend his title against BJJ World Champion Gilbert Burns, on December 12, 2020 at UFC 256. Push through your feet, twist through your core and explosively extend your arm to punch the weight forward (B). Stand in front of the landmine, holding one weighted end at shoulder height (A). February 12, 2021. Kamarudeen "Kamaru" Usman (born May 11, 1987) is a Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist, former freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler. Usman has the physical strength to lift and slam any opponent that isn’t properly defending easily, but he’ll also mix inside trips into his offense. [11] His father was in the Nigerian Army and his mother was a teacher. Squeeze at the top and lower over three seconds. And he continues to hone his craft. Drive your arms and feet in unison topush as hard as you can (B). [41] He won the one-sided fight via unanimous decision after out-grappling Yakovlev. [61], Usman made his first title defense and faced long-time rival Colby Covington at UFC 245 on December 14, 2019. Complete fighter breakdown for Kamaru Usman ahead of his Jorge Masvidal Welterweight main event match this Saturday (July 11, 2020) at UFC 251 inside Fight Island in … It was an impressive display of strength as well. This is all part of his journey to become the whole package: “Not only am I a badass fighter,” he explains, “but I need to look the part, as well.”. After making an impressive start in MMA, he was invited to fight at “Ultimate Fighter”, an incubator that introduces rising talent into the UFC. [76] This win earned him the Performance of the Night award. [49][50] Usman won the fight by unanimous decision after out-wrestling his opponent. Woooow where did 4 years go!! [20] He later transferred to the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK), which had previously tried to recruit him under advisement of then-UNK wrestler Tervel Dlagnev, and subsequently helped the Lopers win their first-ever team title in 2008. Not only will it build a bout-winning engine, the uneven load of the carries will force his abs into overdrive, carving out a cobblestone core. [46], A rescheduled bout with a Sérgio Moraes on a seven-match unbeaten streak eventually took place on September 16, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 116. [29] He compiled a record of 5–1, competing for several regional promotions before trying out for The Ultimate Fighter in early 2015. Kamaru Usman in his win over Jorge Masvidal on July 12, 2020 Zuffa LLC. Kamaru Usman is a Nigerian-American mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, where he is the current UFC Welterweight Champion. Plus everyone whos fought khabib specifically talks about his strength and how easily khabib ragdolls them. For recovery, take seven deep inhales and (long) exhales. Usman has a career record of 18-1, while Khabib sits at an undefeated 29-0.. Khabib Nurmagomedov vs Kamaru Usman: Could Welterweight be a different game? [13][14] Growing up with his mother and two brothers in Benin City, Usman struggled with the conditions in his environment during his childhood. [39] However, it was announced on May 1 that Usman had pulled out of the bout for undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Luan Chagas. [37] He won the fight by unanimous decision. 9 recap: 'The Ultimate Fighter 21: ATT vs. Blackzilians, "The Ultimate Fighter 21 Finale card all set, Four TUF Fighters in action", "TUF 21 Finale results: Kamaru Usman taps Hayder Hassan to win 'TUF 21' crown", "Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman added to UFC on FOX 17 in Orlando", "UFC on FOX 17 results: Kamaru Usman grinds out Leon Edwards", "Sergio Moraes vs. Kamaru Usman added to UFC event in Brazil", "Kamaru Usman out of UFC 198 bout with Sergio Moraes", "UFC on FOX 20 results: Kamaru Usman dominates Alexander Yakovlev in grappling heavy affair", "UFC Fight Night 100 gets Warlley Alves vs. Kamaru Usman", "UFC Fight Night 100 results: Kamaru Usman dominates Warlley Alves for wide decision win", "Sean Strickland vs. Kamaru Usman added to UFC 210 in Buffalo", "UFC 210 results: Kamaru Usman dominates Sean Strickland, still perfect in UFC", "Multiple fights added To UFC Fight Night: Pittsburgh", "UFC-Pittsburgh results: Kamaru Usman right hand proves problematic for Sergio Moraes", "TUF 21 winnaar Kamaru Usman treft "Valhalla Army" tijdens UFC 219", "Kamaru Usman vs. Emil Meek rescheduled for UFC Fight Night 124 in St. Louis", "UFC Fight Night 124 results: Kamaru Usman outwrestles Emil Meek to stay perfect in UFC", "Santiago Ponzinibbio vs. Kamaru Usman scheduled for UFC Chile main event", "UFC Chile main, co-main events fall apart with Santiago Ponzinibbio, Volkan Oezdemir out", "Ultimate announces Demian Maia as substitute for Ponzinibbio at UFC Chile", "UFC Fight Night 129 results: Kamaru Usman denies Demian Maia takedowns, cruises to decision win", "Kamaru Usman to serve as official backup for UFC 228 main event, 'dreamt' this is how he becomes champion", "UFC plans Dos Anjos vs. Kamaru Usman as TUF 28 Finale Main Fight", "TUF 28 Finale results: Kamaru Usman relentless, stakes title claim with shutdown of Rafael dos Anjos", "TUF 28 Finale Bonuses! Kamaru Usman ($9,000) vs. Gilbert Burns ($7,200) - Welterweights. ... who provides strength and conditioning training and physiological analysis to … [75] Usman defended his title for the third time, as he won the fight via technical knockout in the third round, surpassing the record of the former UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St-Pierre for the largest win-streak in the division with thirteen. Repeat 14 times – quickly. After taking the title away from Tyron Woodley, “The Nigerian Nightmare” used his striking to TKO Colby Covington in their thrilling UFC 245 encounter. Keys to Victory: Usman has a level of physicality that is simply unmatched at 170 lbs. Kamaru Usman Wiki Update Wiki A Nigerian immigrant to the United States at the age of 7, Usman moved to Nebraska where he took up wrestling. He needed to add to his brute strength – at the time, he was squatting 230kg and benching 165kg – to create the functional fitness of a complete fighter. However, Khabib does not have a conventional amateur wrestling or BJJ style, but he employs Sambo wrestling to do his damage. He won the fight via unanimous decision and advanced to the finals. Prepare for BattleTake on Kamaru Usman’s fight-ready workout to build strength, endurance and power you can use. March 22, 2021. [59], Riding a nine-fight winning streak in the UFC, Usman next faced UFC Welterweight Champion Tyron Woodley on March 2, 2019, in the co-main event at UFC 235. When Kamaru Usman stepped into the Octagon with Colby Covington at UFC 245, he wasn’t just fighting to defend his welterweight title—it was personal.Leading up to their bout, Covington didn’t pull any stops when it came to the line-crossing trash talk he’s notorious for, taking shots at everything from Usman’s Nigerian heritage to his late manager Glenn Robinson. [35] He was also awarded the Performance of the Night award. UFC 245 main event breakdown: Kamaru Usman's grappling strength key vs. Colby Covington. Love what you’re reading? [79], Nigerian-American mixed martial arts fighter. His goal in life was wrestling glory – an Olympic medal, as opposed to WWE’s King of the Ring. Under the tutelage of performance coach Aaron Robinson, Usman says he feels like he is now “clicking on all cylinders”. 33-year-old Nigerian-born, Texas-raised Usman has been unbeatable since 2013, with a 16-fight win streak. Enjoy Men’s Health magazine delivered straight to your door every month with Free UK delivery. [16], Usman started wrestling in his sophomore year in high school, at Bowie High School in Arlington, Texas. [31], In his TUF debut and quarterfinal bout of the bracket, Usman faced undefeated eventual Titan FC Welterweight Champion Michael Graves. Saturday, February 13th, 2021 - at UFC Apex Centre. Since then, his meteoric rise has gone from strength to strength… Kamaru Usman took the best Gilbert Burns had to offer at UFC 258, and jabbed his way to victory. [30][31], In February 2015, it was announced that Usman was one of the fighters selected to be on The Ultimate Fighter 21. Make positive steps to become healthier and mentally strong with all the best fitness, muscle-building and nutrition advice delivered to your inbox. Kamaru Usman is the reigning and defending UFC Welterweight Champion and will be facing Number 1 Contender, Gilbert Burns. These training partners motivate him to bring out the best in him. [47] Usman won the fight via one-punch knockout in the first round. Kamaru Usman’s Wife, Daughter, and Family – Here’s Everything You Need to Know. [40], In his first bout of the year, Usman faced Alexander Yakovlev on July 23, 2016, at UFC on Fox 20. There’s no argument that Kamaru Usman will go down as one of the greatest mixed martial artist of all time. February 13, 2021. It was the beginning of something special. As well as learning new techniques, Usman had to recalibrate his body. A subreddit for all things Mixed Martial Arts. The rematch against Jorge Masvidal for the UFC Welterweight Championship is scheduled on April 24, 2021 at UFC 261. [54] After denying all of Maia's fifteen attempts of takedowns and out-performing his opponent on the feet, Usman won the fight via unanimous decision. Usman recently shared with JRE how a loss inspired him to accent gi training. As well as learning new techniques, Usman had to recalibrate his body. He won the fight via majority decision. [45] He once again won the fight via unanimous decision. [44], Usman faced former long-time KOTC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland on April 8, 2017, at UFC 210. Steph … Kamaru Usman. [56], Usman faced former UFC Lightweight Champion Rafael dos Anjos on November 30, 2018, at The Ultimate Fighter 28 Finale. 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Usman was awarded his bjj black belt by Jorge Santiago following his last fight. [70] Usman controlled most of the fight by keeping Masvidal in the clinch, winning via unanimous decision. Usman is known for his dominant wrestling and remarkable strength, and he’s also developed more than formidable striking. UFC 258 - UFC Welterweight Bout. By Brian Knapp Apr 28, 2020. Violent means—strength, technique and supreme self-confidence chief among them—brought Kamaru Usman … [27], On 2011, Usman served as the wrestling coach for Team Miller in The Ultimate Fighter season fourteen. February 15, 2021. [68] Both being originally from the same camp – Sanford MMA – Usman opted to train under Trevor Wittman heading into the fight. The 170lb champ has a very good team of coaches and fighters supporting him. [52] However, on April 21, Ponzinibbio was pulled from the card due to injury[53] and replaced by ADCC Grappling World Champion and two-time UFC title challenger Demian Maia. [58] This win earned him his second Performance of the Night award. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. “We still do a lot of deadlifts, and a lot of pulling and pushing, too,” he says. [73] However, on October 5, 2020, It was reported that Usman had pulled out from the bout, citing more time needed to recover from undisclosed injuries[74] and the bout was postponed for February 13, 2021, as the headliner for UFC 258. UFC 245 main event breakdown: Kamaru Usman's grappling strength key vs. Colby Covington. He needed to add to his brute strength – at the time, he was squatting 230kg and benching 165… [22], Shortly after his folkstyle career was over, Usman turned his attention to freestyle wrestling and became a resident of the United States Olympic Training Center, with hopes of making the 2012 Olympic team. The Welterweight Champ Continues HIs March Towards History Saturday Against Former Teammate Gilbert Burns At UFC 258. [21] He became the NCAA Division II national champion at 174 pounds in 2010, finishing the season with a 44-1 record and 30 straight wins. Kamaru Usman has been one of the form fighters in the UFC for several years now. Heavyweight cardio and lifting sessions give Usman a physique that shows as good as it goes. Frank Bonada: There was a time when both these fighters were almost exclusively 1 trick ponies.Usman relied on … 15h Gabriele Marcotti. [4] On July 3, 2020, it was revealed that Burns tested positive for COVID-19, and he was subsequently removed from the card. Sit tall on the saddle (A). The undisputed champion of the welterweight division has raked in notable victories over the likes of Jorge Masvidal, Colby Covington, Rafael dos Anjos, Leon … [55], On August 18, it was announced that Usman would serve as a back-up for the UFC 228 main event match between long-time champion Tyron Woodley and undefeated challenger Darren Till. Kamaru Usman brutally stopped Colby Covington with 50 seconds left in the fifth round to retain his welterweight title at UFC 245. That’s one of the biggest reasons, he’s so good at what he does. Kamaru Usman, left, hits … Here’s what he had […] UFC 258: Champ Kamaru Usman on Getting in Fight Shape. Usman even trained with him for his upcoming fight against Clay Guida. Kamaru Usman Is A ‘Whole Different Savage’. Yakovlev was deducted one point in round 1 for grabbing the cage. [67], Usman was scheduled to defend his title for the second time against long-time teammate and two-time No-Gi Jiu-Jitsu World Champion Gilbert Burns on July 12, 2020 at UFC 251. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, Carve Out James Norton’s Physique With Minimal Kit, How WWE Superstar Edge Preps for WrestleMania, Smart Hydration Could Be Key to Building Muscle, The Definitive Guide to Building Bigger Calves, Ryan Hall Can Now Deadlift More Than 500 Lbs, The Windmill Balance Builds Uncommon Core Strength, Romanian Deadlift: How to Do It with Perfect Form. “I’ve got to make sure I keep the strength.” But now, they’re mixed in with sled sprints and explosive medicine ball punches. I think Usman's skill set but more so his size and his strength are going to … His grinding wrestling is technical and shows plenty of … [77] [12][13] He has two brothers, Kashetu and Mohammed, of whom the former is a Doctor of Pharmacy and the latter is a mixed martial artist. 2012 US Olympic Trials Qualifier DNP at 84 kg, 2012 Dave Schultz M. 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Sign up to the Men's Health newsletter and kickstart your home body plan. 985 votes, 410 comments. [8] Collegiately, he competed at 174 pounds, and was the '10 NCAA Division II National champion, a three-time NCAA DII All-American and a NAIA National qualifier. The long-awaited showdown between welterweight champion Kamaru Usman and top contender Gilbert Burns is finally here, airing tomorrow, February 13th. He attended and wrestled for the University of Nebraska at Kearney and then spent two years training at the U.S. Olympic Center in … Kamaru Usman has been one of the form fighters in the UFC for several years now. 1y Richard Mann. [57] He won the fight via unanimous decision. Usman was also The Ultimate Fighter 21 tournament winner. Tonight’s UFC PPV main event is one of the more intriguing championship bouts we have seen in some time. Kamaru Usman, the “Nigerian Nightmare”, never planned to fight his way to the Octagon. He currently competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is the reigning UFC Welterweight Champion. Kamaru Usman vs. Gilbert Burns. Usman is now the UFC’s welterweight champion, ranked pound for pound the fifth best fighter in the world, dispatching Jorge Masvidal by unanimous decision. Men's Health participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Because Usman's wrestling coach at the time had trouble pronouncing his first name Kamarudeen, he got the nickname "Marty" when he joined the team and it stuck with him during his amateur wrestling career. Last month, upon the announcement of their UFC 245 main event, Colby Covington accused UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman of using EPO. Khabib Nurmagomedov and Kamaru Usman are two of the most elite grapplers in the UFC. Aptly known as 'The Nigerian Nightmare', Usman has strung together a … As part of his most recent three-week training cycle, Usman is staring down the barrel of his next workout: an endurance session focused on supersetting 40-yard weighted sled sprints with offset kettlebell farmer’s carries. [62] Despite both athletes being mostly offensive wrestlers,[63] the fight did not include any grappling and contained high-paced offense in the striking instead. [51], Usman was expected to face Santiago Ponzinibbio on May 19, 2018, at UFC Fight Night 129. Hitthe max speed that you can in10 seconds, and then relax. Prioritizing control paid off for Usman… [15] Usman's father, who became a pharmacist in the United States, brought his family into the country when Usman was eight years old, immigrating to Dallas, Texas. [25][26] Former National Football League (NFL) star Christian Okoye, who has the nickname "The Nigerian Nightmare" trademarked, gave his blessing for Usman to use it. 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