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Kamaru Usman Wife: Who is Eleslie Dietzsch?

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Kamaru Usman is a Nigerian-American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He was born on May 11, 1987, in Auchi, Nigeria and raised in Arlington, Texas, USA.

Kamaru Usman Career

Usman began his MMA career in 2012 and quickly rose through the ranks, amassing an undefeated record in regional promotions before being signed by the UFC in 2015.

He is known for his exceptional wrestling skills, powerful striking, and strong grappling abilities.

Usman made his UFC debut in 2015 and has since become one of the top fighters in the promotion’s welterweight division.

He holds a professional record of 20 wins and only one loss, with notable victories over top-ranked fighters such as Tyron Woodley, Jorge Masvidal, and Colby Covington.

Usman won the UFC welterweight championship in 2019 by defeating Tyron Woodley and has since defended his title four times, most recently defeating Covington by TKO in a highly anticipated rematch in November 2021.

He is widely considered one of the greatest welterweight fighters in MMA history and currently holds a number two ranking in the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings.

Outside of the octagon, Usman is known for his advocacy for immigrant rights and his efforts to raise awareness of issues affecting African immigrants in the United States.

He is also a devoted family man and often speaks about the importance of his Nigerian heritage in his life and career.

Kamaru Usman Wife

Kamaru Usman Wife: Who is Eleslie Dietzsch?

Kamaru Usman’s wife is named Eleslie Dietzsch. They got married in 2010 and have been together since then.

Eleslie has been a constant support for Usman throughout his MMA career, and he often credits her for his success. They have a daughter together named Samirah, who was born in 2014.

Despite Usman’s high profile and public persona, he and his wife prefer to keep their personal life private and out of the spotlight.

Eleslie Dietzsch was born on November 22, 1986, in Brazil.