Dricus du Plessis defeats Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 3:05 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Dricus du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman in a middleweight fight at UFC Fight Night on July 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Discussion among analysts highlights du Plessis' strategic performance, with some crediting his significant size advantage at middleweight. Critics question whether Usman's age played a role in the outcome, as he is seven years older than du Plessis. Usman claimed post-fight that his vision was compromised, a statement that sparked debate among analysts regarding the validity of excuses following a loss.
- •Dricus du Plessis won by unanimous decision on July 18, 2026.
- •Fight held at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
- •Analysts noted du Plessis' strategic use of size and technique.
- •Usman cited compromised vision as an excuse for the loss.
- •Debate continues on Usman's competitive future at middleweight.
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