Dricus du Plessis dominates Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 3:37 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Dricus du Plessis returned to form on July 18, 2026, at UFC Oklahoma, dominating Kamaru Usman over five rounds. The fight showcased du Plessis's skills, marking significant wins in his career, including victories over notable opponents like Sean Strickland and Israel Adesanya. In addition to the main event, the card featured several highlight performances, such as Tommy McMillen's impressive TKO and Felipe Franco's TKO win. Following the event, post-fight bonuses were awarded, with du Plessis vs. Usman earning Fight of the Night honors and McMillen receiving a Performance of the Night bonus. UFC's next event will build on this momentum with several exciting matchups planned.
- •Dricus du Plessis won against Kamaru Usman after five rounds.
- •Tommy McMillen earned a Performance of the Night bonus for his TKO.
- •Felipe Franco also received a Performance of the Night bonus for a TKO win.
- •Fight of the Night honors went to du Plessis vs. Usman.
- •The event took place at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
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"Dricus du Plessis got back into the middleweight win column last night (Sat., July 18, 2026) at UFC Oklahoma LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as the former UFC titleholder dominated welterweight legend Kamaru Usman for five entire rounds. DDP now has career wins over Usman, Sean Strickland (twice), Israel […]
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