Kamaru Usman discusses the impact of being raised by a military father × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout MMA UFC News My dad never even told me he loved me - Kamaru Usman shares how being brought up by a military father affected his life By Apratim Banerjee Modified 09 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman (R) with his father [ Image credits: @usman84kg /Instagram ] Kamaru Usman recently explained the role his dad played during his childhood. 'The Nigerian Nightmare' stated that his father was a major in the army; hence, he was a man of a strict regime. Usman went on to say that his father was so hard on him that he never even told Usman that he loved him until the UFC fighter became an adult. While speaking on the I AM ATHLETE podcast, Usman said: "My dad is a military man. He was a major in [the] army in Nigeria. My dad is, he's just so hard. He's one of those dudes where — my dad never even told he loved me. I remember being an adult when he actually said that. But that didn't mean I didn't know my dad did love me. I knew my dad loved me. He didn't have to say it. But I knew it. My dad was the type of dad." He further added that him and his siblings always wanted to get his dad's approval, so they would clean their house before his parents got home. However, his father would always point to the spots left out to make his kids yearn for perfection. Usman went on to add that he is now a parent. He understands that his father's style may not be as effective with his children. But that's what he and his siblings needed as children to get to the position that they are in now. "That's not the best type of parenting, I understand that. But based on what I neeeded and the kids that he was raising, that's what worked for us. Because without him, I don't know if I'll be here today." Watch Kamaru Usman talk about his father below: Kamaru Usman returns later this month at UFC 278 Kamaru Usman has been out of action since his UFC 268 win against Colby Covington. However, 'The Nigerian Nightmare' is set to make his return later this month as he takes on Leon Edwards at UFC 278. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post The welterweight title fight will headline the pay-per-view in Salt Lake City, Utah. Usman and Edwards have previously fought in 2015, with 'The Nigerian Nightmare' earning a decision win during the contest. Both fighters have been undefeated since heading into their rematch. Edwards has been undefeated in his last ten fights, winning nine of those. His other fight against Belal Muhammad ended in a no-contest. Fans can expect a thrilling contest when the duo collides later this month. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by kennedyking2016 × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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