Nigeria: UFC - Kamaru Usman Loses Title Rematch to S/Africa's Du Plessis
After a $100,000 Fight of the Night bonus, Usman said he will take the best opportunity at 170 pounds or 185 pounds.
- On Saturday, South African fighter Dricus du Plessis defeated former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City.
- Du Plessis controlled the 25-minute bout with effective striking and constant pressure, earning judges' scores of 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46 across five rounds.
- Despite the loss, Usman earned a $100,000 bonus for Fight of the Night after the two veterans went to war inside the Octagon for the full 25 minutes.
- Usman, who spent most of his MMA career at welterweight, expressed openness to competing at both 170 lbs and 185 lbs depending on available opportunities.
- Potential opponents include former UFC welterweight champion Belal Muhammad if Usman returns to 170 lbs, or Jared Cannonier if he remains at 185 lbs.
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