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Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman Result: Ex- Champ Returns to the Win ...

On Saturday, South African middleweight Dricus Du Plessis defeated former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision in the UFC Oklahoma City main event at Paycom Center.
Both athletes entered as former champions seeking to regain elite status. Usman moved up to 185 pounds to challenge himself, while Du Plessis returned after losing his middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev last August.
Judges scored the bout 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46 for Du Plessis. The South African staggered Usman multiple times with precise striking, landing powerful knees and head kicks throughout five competitive rounds.
The victory reinforced Du Plessis' position among the middleweight elite. "I'm back in the winner's circle, baby," Du Plessis said, while Usman mounted a late rally that proved insufficient.
Usman struggled to overcome Du Plessis' relentless pressure during an 11-month layoff for his opponent. The defeat leaves the former champion searching for answers in his second middleweight fight.

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