🔥 Trending UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman - Fight Recap and Results

Dricus Du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision in the middleweight main event at UFC Fight Night 281, also known as UFC Oklahoma City, on July 18, 2026 ⁵⁷⁸. The judges' scorecards were 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46 in favor of Du Plessis ⁷. This victory marked Du Plessis's return to the octagon after nearly a year and solidified his position as a top contender in the middleweight division ²⁷. Usman, despite the loss, stated there were "no excuses" for his performance, although he did question the 50-45 scorecard ³⁴.