Dricus du Plessis earns decisive victory over Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Dricus du Plessis secured a lopsided win against Kamaru Usman during their bout at UFC Oklahoma City. As both fighters are former champions, this fight marks a significant moment for du Plessis as he returns to the win column. Discussion surrounds Usman's future following this loss, with some suggesting he consider retirement. The panel on 'Between the Links' also covered other matchups, including Colby Covington's victory over Arman Tsarukyan and the upcoming fight between Covington and Belal Muhammad at RAF 12.
- •Dricus du Plessis defeats Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City.
- •Du Plessis's win comes after a prior loss, revitalizing his standing.
- •Discussion on Usman's career follows his significant loss.
- •Colby Covington wins over Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 11.
- •Belal Muhammad and Covington set for a matchup at RAF 12.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Between the Links: Du Plessis dominates Usman, Covington vs. Muhammad, UFC Abu Dhabi
- 5:30 PMMMA Fighting — Between the Links: Du Plessis dominates Usman, Covington vs. Muhammad, UFC Abu Dhabi
"In the battle between former UFC champs at UFC Oklahoma City, it was the past 185-pound champion Dricus du Plessis who got the lopsided victory over former welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman. Following the Fight Night card, how can Usman bounce back, and where does du Plessis go after getting back in the win column? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the fallout of UFC Oklahoma City, those suggesting Usman should call it a career following the loss to du Plessis, and how the middleweight division shifts with “DDP” getting his hand raised. Additionally, topics may include RAF 11 capped off by Colby Covington’s win over Arman Tsarukyan, Belal Muhammad attacking Covington at the press conference and their announced matchup for RAF 12, Magomed Ankalaev’s return at UFC Abu Dhabi, and much more. Join MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and José Youngs as they answer your questions all show long. Watch the show live at a special start time of 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT in the video above. If you missed the show live, you can still watch above, or listen to the podcast version, which can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods.
"Dricus du Plessis picked up a lopsided win over Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 5:30 PMBetween the Links: Du Plessis dominates Usman, Covington vs. Muhammad, UFC Abu Dhabi
Dricus du Plessis picked up a lopsided win over Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City
- MMA FightingJul 23, 2026, 5:30 PMBetween the Links: Du Plessis dominates Usman, Covington vs. Muhammad, UFC Abu Dhabi
In the battle between former UFC champs at UFC Oklahoma City, it was the past 185-pound champion Dricus du Plessis who got the lopsided victory over former welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman. Following the Fight Night card, how can Usman bounce back, and where does du Plessis go after getting back in the win column? On an all-new edition of Between the Links, the panel discusses the fallout of UFC Oklahoma City, those suggesting Usman should call it a career following the loss to du Plessis, and how the middleweight division shifts with “DDP” getting his hand raised. Additionally, topics may include RAF 11 capped off by Colby Covington’s win over Arman Tsarukyan, Belal Muhammad attacking Covington at the press conference and their announced matchup for RAF 12, Magomed Ankalaev’s return at UFC Abu Dhabi, and much more. Join MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and José Youngs as they answer your questions all show long. Watch the show live at a special start time of 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT in the video above. If you missed the show live, you can still watch above, or listen to the podcast version, which can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods.
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