Fighters react to Dricus Du Plessis beating Kamaru Usman at UFC OKC
MMA Junkie • • sports
Key Points:
- Dricus Du Plessis rebounded from losing his middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev in August with a unanimous decision win over Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night 281.
- The victory took place at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City and solidified Du Plessis's position back in the middleweight title contention.
- Du Plessis, holding a 24-3 MMA record and 10-1 in the UFC, has notable wins over current champion Sean Strickland, adding complexity to his standing at 185 pounds.
- The win over Usman, who has a 21-5 MMA record and 16-4 in the UFC, marks an important comeback for Du Plessis after recent setbacks.
