Usama Aziz
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BornUsama Aziz
31 August 1972
Gothenburg, Sweden
31 August 1972
Gothenburg, Sweden
NationalitySwedish
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
| Usama Aziz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Usama Aziz 31 August 1972 Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
| Division | Featherweight |
| Style | Wrestling |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Fighting out of | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Team | Alstar Training Center Hilti NHB |
| Years active | 1988-2004 (Wrestling) 2005–2013 (MMA) |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By decision | 4 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Usama Aziz (born 31 August 1972), also known as Sami Aziz, is a Swedish retired wrestler and mixed martial artist. He competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics. He finished 5th in the 1992 European Championships and another 5th place in the 1995 World Championships, both in the style of Greco-Roman.[1] His mixed martial arts career started in 2005. He competed in organisations such as Bellator MMA and Bodog Fight. He retired in 2013, following a victory over former UFC Lightweight Champion Jens Pulver.[2]
Amateur wrestling
- United World Wrestling - European Championships
- Nordic Wrestling Association
- Swedish Wrestling Federation
Amateur Boxing
- Swedish Boxing Federation