Kamaru Usman

Kamaru 'The Nigerian Nightmare' Usman is a former UFC Welterweight Champion with a professional MMA record of 20 wins and 4 losses (20-4-0). Usman was the 2010 NCAA Divison II National champion, holding a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He won The Ultimate Fighter 21 and is currently ranked #7 in the UFC Men's Pound-for-Pound rankings.

Usman made his middleweight debut against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023. Unfortunately, he lost the fight via a majority decision.

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Kamaru Usman Personal Life

Kamaru Usman, the UFC welterweight champion, was reportedly in a relationship with Eleslie Dietzsch. Dietzsch is of Brazilian descent and was born on November 22, 1986. They kept their relationship mostly private, and in 2016, Usman referred to Dietzsch as his girlfriend in a public statement.

In an interview, Usman mentioned his connection to Brazil, stating, "I’m loving Brazil, my girlfriend is Brazilian, my daughter is half-Brazilian." Dietzsch is of Portuguese and Brazilian heritage. She was also present at UFC 261 when Usman defended his welterweight championship.

Despite being together for almost eight years, there are few pictures of the couple online, reflecting their desire to maintain their privacy. They have a daughter named Samirah, born in August 2014, and Usman frequently expresses his love for her on social media.

Kamaru Usman Wife

Eleslie Dietzsch is the wife of Kamaru Usman. She is of Brazilian and Portuguese descent, and her date of birth is November 22, 1986. Unfortunately, there is no available information about her family or educational background. Despite being a private individual, Dietzsch maintains an active presence on Instagram with over a thousand followers. On her Instagram account, she frequently shares glimpses of her personal life, mainly featuring her daughter, but she rarely includes Kamaru Usman in her posts.

Kamaru Usman Kids

Kamaru Usman is a proud father of one. He has a daughter named Samirah Usman, who was born in 2014. Samirah Usman’s mother is the long-term partner of Kamaru Usman, Eleslie Dietzsch.

Kamaru Usman Social Media

Kamaru Usman has social media accounts on Instagram and X (formerly known as Twitter). Usman’s Instagram page is filled with posts of his training montages, fight promotions, physique updates, and family. He boasts an impressive follower count of over 3.6 million on Instagram and almost 1 million on X.

Kamaru Usman Net Worth

As of 2023, Kamaru Usman's net worth is estimated to be approximately $3 million, primarily stemming from his earnings from fighting and bonuses and income generated from various brand endorsements and sponsorships.

In his first fight against Leon Edwards, Usman received a base salary of $500,000.

Kamaru Usman Endorsements

Kamaru Usman has secured endorsement agreements with several prominent brands. Notable among these partnerships are his collaborations with Reebok, Lineage MMA Fight Gear & Apparel, Trifecta, and Hyperice Vyper 2 vibrating foam roller.

Kamaru Usman Investments

There isn't much information on Kamaru Usman’s investments, as he likes to keep it under wraps. However, he once revealed that he has lost over $60,000 in ‘failed investments.’

Kamaru Usman MMA Record

Kamaru Usman holds an outstanding professional MMA record of 20 wins and 4 losses (20-4-0). Usman's MMA career has been marked by versatility and exciting fights. In 2015, he tried out for The Ultimate Fighter 21 and impressed the UFC brass with his performance. He secured a spot in the TUF house and won the tournament by defeating Hayder Hassan in the finals. This victory earned him a six-figure contract with the UFC and the Performance of the Night award.

In 2019, he captured the UFC Welterweight Championship by defeating Tyron Woodley and successfully defended the title against Colby Covington. He also set a record for the latest finish in UFC welterweight history during the latter bout.

In 2020, he faced Jorge Masvidal on short notice, winning via unanimous decision in a high-profile fight that generated substantial pay-per-view buys. He defended his title successfully in 2021, knocking out Masvidal in the second round, and later defeated Colby Covington in a rematch.

In 2022, Usman suffered his first UFC loss when Leon Edwards knocked him out. However, he sought a chance for redemption and a third fight with Edwards, which took place in 2023. Unfortunately, he lost that bout via majority decision.

Usman made his middleweight MMA debut on short notice against Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 in October 2023. After a close 3 rounds, Usman lost the bout via a majority decision.

Kamaru Usman Losses

Kamaru Usman has only suffered 4 losses in his MMA career, and two of them have come inside the UFC octagon.

Kamaru Usman vs. Leon Edwards 2

Kamaru Usman's first loss inside the UFC came in 2022 when he faced Leon Edwards in a highly anticipated rematch. This fight marked a significant moment in Usman's career as he entered the octagon with the intention of tying Anderson Silva’s winning streak record. Usman was winning the fight in terms of points. However, late in the fifth round, Usman was caught by a devastating head kick from Edwards, marking his first defeat in the UFC.

Leon Edwards vs. Kamaru Usman 3

In 2023, Kamaru Usman had a chance at redemption when he faced Leon Edwards once again in a third fight for the UFC Welterweight Championship. This encounter proved to be equally intense and competitive as their previous bouts. Despite Usman's determination and tactical approach, he lost the match via a majority decision, with the judges scoring 48–46, 48–46, 47–47 in favor of Edwards.

Kamaru Usman vs. Khamzat Chimaev

Usman took the opportunity to fight Khamzat Chimaev in a middleweight match at UFC 294 on October 21, 2023, after stepping in on just 10 days' notice to replace the injured Paulo Costa. This marked Usman's debut in the middleweight division, but unfortunately, he ended up on the losing side as the majority decision favored Chimaev.

Kamaru Usman House

Kamaru Usman currently resides in Denver, Colorado, U.S. He was born in Auchi, Edo, Nigeria. When Kamaru Usman was eight years old, his father, who had become a pharmacist in the United States, relocated their family to Dallas, Texas, as immigrants.

Kamaru Usman Cars

Kamaru Usman owns a collection of luxurious and high-end vehicles. Among his notable cars is the Lamborghini Urus, a high-performance SUV with a 641 hp twin-turbocharged V8 engine, and it comes with a starting price of $210,000. He also possesses a Rolls Royce Ghost, a luxury car by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, valued at around £180,000. In addition to these prestigious automobiles, Usman has a Harley Davidson Motorcycle, which he affectionately calls 'Sharmain,' which holds a significant value.

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