Dricus Du Plessis Outstrikes Kamaru Usman for Clear Decision Win

The headline event of UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City delivered an intense five-round clash between two former champions. Fighting at middleweight, South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis looked to return to the win column, while former welterweight king Kamaru Usman moved up in weight to test his skills in a heavier division. In the end, the bout was contested entirely on the feet.

From the opening round, Du Plessis established a major advantage using his natural size, speed, and raw power. He successfully neutralized Usman's grappling attempts, preventing any takedowns from the Nigerian veteran. Instead, Du Plessis dictated the action with heavy clubbing strikes and well-timed knees up the middle, visibly stunning Usman in four out of the five rounds.

Usman showed immense durability by shaking off heavy damage, and he even mounted a desperate, aggressive flurry in the final seconds of the fifth round. However, Du Plessis held a massive 136-92 edge in significant strikes over the course of the 25-minute battle. When the fight went to the scorecards, the judges awarded Du Plessis a clear unanimous decision victory with scores of 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46.