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Du Plessis Dominates Usman in UFC Return
19 Jul
Summary
- Dricus du Plessis secured a unanimous decision win against Kamaru Usman.
- Du Plessis landed a powerful head kick in the fourth round.
- The fight marked du Plessis's first bout since losing his title.
Dricus du Plessis reasserted his winning form at UFC Oklahoma City, marking his first appearance since losing his middleweight title. He faced off against welterweight veteran Kamaru Usman in the main event.
From the outset, du Plessis displayed a significant size and power advantage, visibly hurting Usman in the first round. He continued to press his advantage in the second with strong knee strikes and proved capable on the ground.
Despite a more competitive third round where Usman seemed to gain momentum, du Plessis regained control in the fourth. A powerful high kick reminiscent of Leon Edwards' title-winning strike significantly rocked Usman. Though Usman rallied in the final round, du Plessis's earlier dominance secured him a unanimous decision victory with scores of 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46.
