Dricus Du Plessis beats Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City

20 de julho de 2026

Dricus Du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City. The win marked a return to form for the former champion.

Dricus Du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision with judges scoring the bout 49-46, 50-54 and 49-46. Usman expressed disappointment with one scorecard, asking what the judges were watching.

Christian Leroy Duncan secured his biggest UFC win by defeating Jared Cannonier. Duncan stated the victory solidifies his place in the middleweight division.

Austin Bashi revealed facial fractures after his loss on the card. Du Plessis said after the main event that he lives for such moments and seeks another title shot.

O que as pessoas estão dizendo

Fans and analysts praised Dricus Du Plessis's dominant unanimous decision win over Kamaru Usman, calling it a return to form and total domination. Some noted Usman's resilience and durability despite the loss, while others discussed implications for title contention and the middleweight division.

DDP just beat the hell out of Kamaru Usman

But I’ll be damned Usman is still an absolute DAWG

Was bringing it to DDP’s front door after being rocked to close the fight. Absolute legend

By understandably out matched here vs DDP#ufcokc

— Wade Plemons (@WadePlem) 19 de julho de 2026

Dricus du Plessis is the first fighter in UFC history to win every single round against Kamaru Usman on a Verdict Scorecard.

He rocked Usman badly in multiple rounds and wasn’t held down once.#UFCOKC pic.twitter.com/iLE3qp6IFE

— Verdict (@VerdictMMA) 19 de julho de 2026

Dricus Du Plessis reminded Kamaru Usman who the "real African king" is. 👑🇿🇦

"Stillknocks" dismantled Usman en route to a dominant unanimous decision victory at UFC Oklahoma City. 💥pic.twitter.com/5VdiNZbkjH

— MMA On Line (@MMAOnLine_) 19 de julho de 2026

Dricus du Plessis delivers a clear win over Kamaru Usman in Oklahoma City, declaring “Stillknocks 2.0 is here.” He controlled the fight, showcased takedown defense, and set sights on a title shot rather than a Chimaev rematch. Africa’s rise continues. https://t.co/dU7Gb3VFQR pic.twitter.com/A0TJBzNUCA

— Drew Grimaldi (@Grimillionaire) 20 de julho de 2026

Congratulations to Dricus “DDP” Du Plessis the former UFC Middleweight Champion and No. 2-ranked, on an unanimous decision victory over Kamaru Usman. DDP remains one of the elite fighters in the UFC. South Africa is proud of you well done, champion! 🇿🇦 @dricusduplessis #UFCOKC pic.twitter.com/KaHmH9Njeo

— Son of God 🇿🇦🇺🇸 (@78tshepo_) 20 de julho de 2026

Fontes

• https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Austin-Bashi-reveals-facial-fractures-following-UFC-OKC-loss-201985
• https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Christian-Leroy-Duncan-just-put-the-UFC-middleweight-division-on-notice-201984
• https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Kamaru-Usman-on-UFC-OKC-loss-What-were-the-judges-watching-201973
• https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Dricus-Du-Plessis-had-a-message-after-big-UFC-comeback-win-201983