Introducing Kamaru Usman and his Wife Eleslie Dietzsch

Kamarudeen Usman also known as Kamaru Usman is a Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist competing in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Champion. Keep reading to discover Kamaru Usman Wife c. 

Kamaru Usman Quick Fact

Kamaru was born on May 11, 1987, in Auchi, Nigeria. He has given the nickname The Nigerian Nightmare. Kamaru weighs 170 lb (77 kg ) and 6ft ( 1.83 m) tall. Usman's zodiac sign is the Tauras while his Chinese horoscope is the Dragon. Usman is of black ethnicity and is a Muslim by religion. Usman is currently 33 years old. 


Kamaru Usman Family

Usman's father's name is not known. His father was in the Nigerian Army while his mother Deborah was a teacher. Kamaru has two brothers Kashetu and Mohammed. His sister's name is not known. Usman's father, later on, became a pharmacist in the United States which made the family migrate to Dallas, Texas when Usman was only 8 years old. Kashetu is a Doctor of Pharmacy while his other brother Mohammed is a mixed martial artist. Growing up his siblings were totally invested in sports. Kashetu played soccer at the University of South Carolina while Mohammed played football for the University of Arizona. Kamaru's sister played volleyball at Tarleton University.

Kamaru Usman Education


Kamaru attended James Bowie High School. He started wrestling while still a sophomore in high school. He was given the name Marty by his coach. He finished third at the Texas state championships before heading off to college. He attended the University of Nebraska Kearney where his career gained momentum. He wrestled in Iowa at William Penn Univerity for one year where he qualified for the NAIA national tournament in 2007 but didn't attend due to snowstorms which led to his subsequent transfer to the University o Nebraska. 

Usman helped his team win their first-ever team title in 2008. Kamaru placed top 3 in all the years he attended university and was a two-time national finalist. Kamaru won the NCAA Division II national championships in 2010. After his college career was over he turned his attention to freestyle wrestling by joining the United States Olympic Training Center.

Kamaru Usman Relationship Status

Kamaru Usman is currently married. Not much is known about his previous relationships. Kamaru has never been involved in any controversial rumors whatsoever. It's not clear how the couple met since they like to keep their personal life private. The much that can be deduced is they are enjoying a healthy and blissful marriage life through Usman's various Instagram posts.

Kamaru With His Wife And Daughter
Kamaru With His Wife And Daughter

Kamaru Usman Wife Eleslie Dietzsch

Kamaru Usman's wife Eleslie Dietzsch is of Brazillian descent. She was born on November 22, 1986. Her parents are Eunice and Jose. Apart from that, all other information concerning her family or educational background is not known.

Kamaru Usman Kids

Kamaru Usman shares one daughter with his wife. Kamaru's daughter Samirah was born in August 2014.


Kamaru Usman Random Facts

Kamaru is a former freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler. His trainers are Jorge Santiago and Trevor Wittman. Usman has a black belt in Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu.

Kamaru Usman Net Worth

Kamaru Usman's net worth is between 100,000 to 1,000,000 US dollars. After winning UFC 235 his salary was based at 380,000 US dollars. He currently earns 590,000 US dollars in the fight of the Night and a bonus of 40,000 US dollars as a fight week incentive. Kamaru is the reigning UFC welterweight champion. He was also the Ultimate Fighter 21 Tournament winner. Usman made his professional MMA debut in November 2012. Usman was awarded the Performance of the Night award in 2015.

Kamaru With His Dad And Brothers
Kamaru With His Dad And Brothers
Kamaru With His Mother And Siblings
Kamaru With His Mother And Siblings

Kamaru With His Wife And Daughter
Kamaru With His Wife And Daughter
Kamarus Family
Kamarus Family

Usman With His Daughter
Usman With His Daughter
Usmans Wife And Daughter
Usmans Wife And Daughter