Kamaru Usman has long stood as one of the UFC’s most dominant welterweights, known for his composure inside the Octagon and his quiet demeanor outside it. While his fighting career has played out in front of packed arenas and global broadcasts, his personal life has largely remained out of the public eye.
Despite the absence of official confirmations or frequent public appearances, one name has consistently surfaced in connection with Usman: her partner, Eleslie Dietzsch. Though not officially recognized as his wife, Dietzsch is widely regarded as his long-term partner and the mother of his child. The two have shared a private relationship, rarely discussed in interviews and documented beyond the occasional social media post.
Kamaru Usman and Eleslie Dietzsch Are Parents to a Daughter
What is publicly known is that Dietzsch and Usman have one daughter together: Samirah Usman, born in 2014. Now around 11 years old, Samirah has occasionally appeared alongside her father during UFC fight weeks and training sessions. While Usman hasn’t elaborated much on his life as a father, his actions across social media, from birthday posts to behind-the-scenes moments, point toward a close-knit relationship with his daughter.
Though there is limited information about how or when “The Nigerian Nightmare” and Dietzsch met, their decision to keep things discreet has been consistent throughout his rise in MMA. It’s a deliberate approach that has helped keep family life separate from his fight career.
Usman remains guarded about the details of his family life, but he hasn’t shied away from expressing pride in fatherhood. In past interviews and online posts, he’s hinted at how becoming a parent shifted his priorities, adding a deeper sense of purpose to his competitive drive.
The former UFC welterweight champion is also known to involve Samirah in training camps and gym visits. Videos shared on social media over the years have captured her holding mitts, watching her father train, or simply being part of the behind-the-scenes fight week rituals.
As of 2025, Usman remains a respected figure in the MMA community. And while his competitive future is still taking shape following recent setbacks, his role as a father appears to be one constant he continues to embrace with intention and care. And for his fight update, the former champion is training to make his comeback inside the Octagon against Joaquin Buckley on June 14.
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