Kamaru Usman Family Tree: The Story Behind The Nigerian Nightmare

Kamarudeen "Kamaru" Usman, born 11 May 1987 in Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria, is a Nigerian-American MMA fighter — UFC Welterweight Champion 2019-2022; 5 title defences; 20-4 MMA record; former NCAA Division II Wrestling National Champion (2010, University of Nebraska–Kearney).

The Family's Roots: A Nigerian Family in Texas

Family emigrated from Nigeria to Dallas, Texas when Kamaru was 8.

His Parents

Father: Muhammed Nasiru Usman — Nigerian; teacher/pharmacist; deported from US in 2010 after Medicare fraud conviction.

Mother: Aminat Usman — Nigerian.

His Brothers

Mohammed "Muhammed" Usman, born 11 August 1989 — younger brother; UFC heavyweight (2022 The Ultimate Fighter heavyweight winner).

His Ex-Wife

Samantha Usman — married Kamaru; divorced (public dispute over daughter's paternity/custody).

Their Daughter

Samirah Usman, born 2015 — daughter.

The Usman Family Tree at a Glance

Father: Muhammed Nasiru Usman — teacher; deported 2010.

Mother: Aminat Usman.

Brother: Mohammed "Muhammed" Usman (b. 11 August 1989) — UFC heavyweight.

Ex-Wife: Samantha Usman.

Daughter: Samirah Usman (b. 2015).

Kamaru Usman:

  • Born 11 May 1987, Auchi
  • Family to Dallas 1996 (age 8)
  • Bowie High School wrestling; Nebraska–Kearney
  • 2010 NCAA Div II Wrestling Champion
  • The Ultimate Fighter 21 winner: 2015 (welterweight)
  • UFC debut: April 2015
  • UFC Welterweight Champion: 2 March 2019 (Tyron Woodley)
  • 5 title defences: Colby Covington I & II, Jorge Masvidal I & II, Gilbert Burns
  • Lost title to Leon Edwards: 20 August 2022 (KO R5)
  • Career: 20-4 MMA
  • Retired from active fighting late 2024

What the Usman Family Story Teaches Us

A teacher/pharmacist father deported to Nigeria in 2010. A Nigerian mother. A brother who is a UFC heavyweight. A divorce. A daughter. A career that made a Nigerian-American wrestler UFC Welterweight Champion with 5 defences.

For every family — large or small, famous or otherwise — the Nigerian Nightmare story carries the same lesson. Some careers cross Nigeria, Texas, and NCAA wrestling to UFC gold.

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