Dricus Du Plessis defeats Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma with unanimous decision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 2:05 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Dricus Du Plessis secured a unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman during the UFC Oklahoma event on July 18, 2026. Usman encountered difficulties in the fight, citing an eye injury from a thumb as a factor in his performance. Du Plessis's coach Morne Visser commented on the gameplan, emphasizing a composed approach and downplaying Usman's injury claims as 'nonsense.' With this win, Du Plessis improves to 24-3, although his future title shot is uncertain, dependent on matchmakers' decisions regarding current champion Sean Strickland.
- •Fight took place at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
- •Du Plessis returned following a 10-11 month hiatus.
- •Usman suffered an eye injury early in the fight.
- •Usman held significant past victories over top competitors.
- •Future title shot for Du Plessis is uncertain.
- 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Dricus Du Plessis coach reveals bizarre gameplan for UFC OKC, shoots down ‘nonsense’ claims of Kamaru Usman fouls
"Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis got back into the win column with a unanimous decision victory over ex-welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman atop the UFC Oklahoma fight card last weekend on Paramount+, the first time we’ve seen either combatant since 2025. Following the fight, Usman suggested an errant thumb to the eye may have […]
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