Kamaru Usman reveals he fought Dricus Du Plessis with torn pec
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Kamaru Usman disclosed that he competed at UFC Fight Night 281 against Dricus Du Plessis while dealing with a torn pec. Despite the injury, Usman refrained from using it as an excuse for his unanimous decision loss, in which he failed to secure any takedowns during the fight. Henry Cejudo, who revealed Usman's condition during a podcast, expressed concern over Usman taking the fight under these circumstances. Following the match, Usman is reportedly contemplating retirement, having won just one of his last five fights.
- •Kamaru Usman faced Dricus Du Plessis at UFC Fight Night 281.
- •Usman lost the bout by unanimous decision.
- •He struggled with a torn pec throughout the fight.
- •Henry Cejudo shared details about Usman's injury on a podcast.
- •Usman considers retirement after a 1-4 stretch in his last five fights.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — Henry Cejudo awkwardly reveals Kamaru Usman fought Dricus Du Plessis with torn pec
"Henry Cejudo wanted everyone to know that Kamaru Usman fought compromised at UFC Fight Night 281.
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