Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman full fight video highlights
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Key Points:
- Dricus du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46 x2) in the UFC Oklahoma City main event on July 18 at the Paycom Center.
- Du Plessis controlled the fight early with effective striking, including multiple left high kicks and knees that visibly hurt Usman, especially in the first two rounds.
- Usman showed resilience and fought back in the later rounds, securing a takedown in round three and landing strong combinations in the final round.
- Despite Usman’s late rally, Du Plessis maintained control for the majority of the fight, consistently scoring with strikes and dictating the pace.
- The fight featured moments of controversy, including an accidental low blow and a groin strike that briefly paused the action, but Du Plessis's striking dominance ultimately secured the victory.
