Biography
As a child, Kamaru Usman wanted to become a football player, but in the end I found a calling in the occupations of mixed martial arts. He became famous for the whole world with bright victories and managed to become the first African athlete who received the title of UFC champion.Childhood and youth
Camarudin Usman was born on May 11, 1987, he was a taurus on the sign of the zodiac. The athlete conducted childhood in Nigeria and, as most of the inhabitants of this country, is a Muslim, honoring the canons of religion, believes in Karma and God.
He was a senior child in a large family and grew up with 2 brothers and sisters. The boy's father served in the army, mother led a household, so the grandmother often remained with children. The future champion remembered how they overcame kilometers to get water, and then cleaned it. In addition, in the early years, the biography of Kamaru worked a lot on the farm of their parents.
When the fighter was still quite small, his father went to the United States to get the formation of a pharmacist. Soon he took the whole family with him, and at the age of 8 years the boy had to get used to the American culture unusual for him. In addition, he knew her tongue badly, but it did not prevent him from the peers.
In the new school, Usman was offered to sign up to the sports section to choose from, and he preferred football. But because of the injury, Camaru had to change the decision, so he switched to a circle to combat, so as not to remain without affairs.
Since the coach was hard to remember the name of Nigerian, he decided to call him Marty, and the first victories of the young man won precisely under this nickname. The parents of the fighter did not decrease for a long time to admit that he began to engage in martial arts, because they would not be approved. But when the sport took a significant place in the life of the young man, they had to accept.
Usman graduated from high school, having impressive statistics - 53 victories and only 3 defeats. After receipt of the University of William Penn, he did not refuse his passion. Soon Camaru was transferred to University of Nebraska, where the guy managed to win the championship title at competitions among student teams.
Martial arts
When Kamaru realized that amateur sports would not help him to provide a family, a new period began in his biography - Professional career in MMA. Such a decision arose after a conversation with Rashid Evans, who told the guy about the prospects for membership in the association and fees for battles.The debut of the fighter took place in 2012 against David Glover, where Nigerian managed to win the victory. Its advantages have become a wide scope of hands and a competent approach to the fight. But the next meeting with the American José Caceres ended for Caaru defeat.
In subsequent years, the athlete has repeatedly become a triumphant of meetings, which allowed him to become a member of the reality show The Ultimate Fighter. In the 21st season, he fought for the Blackzilians team and became the champion in the final fake with Heider Hassan. The bonus was the title of the best fighter of the evening.
After that, Camaru continued his career in UFC, pleaseing the fans with spectacular battles with Leon Edwards, Alexander Yakovlev and Deemian Maye, who ended up for him successfully. This allowed the fighter to fight Tyrone Wood and get the title of welterweight champion.
The first defense of the title athlete spent at the end of 2019, having met from Kolby Coviengton. The battle ended for the opponent by technical knockout, and for Usman - award-winning "Fight of the night". Later, the defeat of the Americans commented on Dustin Poir, who said that he deserved it for his sharp statements.
In the spring of 2020, a man had to suspend his career due to a coronavirus infection pandemic, but it remained active on the network. In April, Camaru supported his Russian colleague and friend Habib Nurmagomedov, who was subjected to fans attacks because of the refusal to fight with Tony Ferguson, so as not to disturb self-insulation.
Personal life
Usman does not like to share the details of his personal life, but in an interview it was said that after the completion of the Fight career he wanted to become a family psychologist or a consultant for marriage-family relations. But at first he plans to earn at least $ 250 million in sports, to form capital for children and grandchildren.
According to information from open sources, the athlete lives with his family. His wife is Brazilian Ellesley Ditch. Couple raises her daughter Samura (2014). Ellesley with daughter is often present on the battles of Camaru.
Camaru Usman now
Now the champion continues to communicate with fans in "Instagram" and on the official website, where publishes photos and talks about news. To stay in shape, Camaru regularly trains, its weight is 77 kg with an increase of 183 cm.In February 2021, at the UFC 258 tournament: USMAN VS. Burns organized by Ultimate Fighting Championship in UFC Apex SC in Las Vegas, in battle against Gilbert Burns Usman in the 3rd round won victory. Technical knockout provided him with the protection of the UFC champion title in welterweight.
The next confirmation of the status of the champion took place in April on the sports arena Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in the American city of Jacksonville - the Fighter took part in the Tournament on Mixed Martial Arts UFC 261: USMAN VS. Masvidal - 2. The main battle of the evening was the meeting of Usman and Jorge Maskom Masvidal.
In one of the most representative tournaments of spring, predictions for the total of these athletes were not in favor of Jorge - the rate of bet on the victory of the Nigerian nightmare was 1.20. The Habib of Nurmagomedov, who ended his career in front of the tournament, called Usman's best fighter in octave and outside it. As a result, Camaru won by knockout in the 2nd round.
Awards and titles
- UFC champion in welterweight weight (once acting)
- Four Successful Title Protection
- Winner of the "Speech of the evening" (four times) against Heider Hassan, Raphael Dus Anjouus, Gilbert Burns and Jorge Masp
- Winner of the "Best Evening Bat" (once) against Colby Cociangton
- The owner of the longest series of victories in the Highway Highway UFC - 14 victories