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The South African crushes Kamaru Usman in 25 minutes and establishes himself as one of the best in the division
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The South African crushes Kamaru Usman in 25 minutes and establishes himself as one of the best in the division

Dricus Du Plessis delivers a masterful performance against Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City, winning by unanimous decision after 25 minutes of dominance. This victory marks his strong return and confirms his place among the middleweight elite.

To remember:

  • Dricus Du Plessis dominates Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision at UFC Oklahoma City.
  • Strong comeback for the former middleweight champion against his opponent.
  • Proof of his growth since his loss to Khamzat Chimaev.

Unbelievable! Dricus Du Plessis delivered a historic performance this Saturday at UFC Oklahoma City, defeating Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision after 25 minutes of intense action. The former middleweight champion once again proved why he ranks among the best in the division.
This victory marks a strong comeback for the South African, who suffered a tough loss to Khamzat Chimaev in 2023. Since that setback, Du Plessis has worked tirelessly to refine his game, and the results were there for all to see. Against Usman, he imposed a relentless pace, using his jab and combinations to keep the American at bay.
The judges didn’t hesitate: 30-27 on all three scorecards. A clear-cut win that proves Du Plessis is now an unstoppable force in the middleweight division. And that’s not all: this fight could open the door to a title shot against Leon Edwards, or even a showdown with Israel Adesanya if he keeps winning.
A night to remember for South African MMA!

After this display of power, Dricus Du Plessis establishes himself as a serious contender for the top names in the middleweight division. His future looks brighter than ever.
Editor's Opinion
By Nakmen
Damn, this Dricus guy is making us dream like a Marvel superhero! "I’ll show you, Kamaru, what a real South African warrior is!" (except he doesn’t have a cape, but hey, the jab is already pretty solid). 30-27, yeah, it’s not a soccer score, but Usman didn’t look like he had time to catch his breath like an old dragon from Game of Thrones between two gasps. Du Plessis worked on his game like a ninja sharpening his katana, and now he’s hitting us with a "look at me, I’m back!" with the smile of Bruce Wayne before he becomes Batman. The Edwards title? Yeah, why not, but watch out—don’t get eaten like a poorly prepared Jurassic Park. And Adesanya? "Oh, you want a showdown? I’m here, but on my terms, like OSS 117 negotiating with spies." For now, this is already a win that weighs heavier than a 20kg punching bag. Bravo, South African, you’re making us vibe!
Article written by SkimAI
Reviewed and completed by Nakmen