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Dricus Du Plessis defeats Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma with unanimous decision

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Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Dricus Du Plessis defeats Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma with unanimous decision
Summary

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.

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  • •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.
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  • 2:05 PMYahoo Sports — Dricus Du Plessis coach reveals bizarre gameplan for UFC OKC, shoots down ‘nonsense’ claims of Kamaru Usman fouls
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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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