Overview
- Du Plessis beat Usman by unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City, with judges scoring the fight 50-45 and 49-46 twice.
- Stat lines from multiple outlets showed Du Plessis landing far more strikes, with reports citing totals such as 139 to 99 and 136 significant strikes to 92.
- The bout, held at the Paycom Center on Saturday, July 18, re-established Du Plessis as a top middleweight contender and prompted him to call for another title fight.
- Usman said he will keep fighting, described the loss as an off night, and did not rule out competing again at 170 or 185 pounds.
- The event drew about 17,173 fans, featured two weight misses (Chase Hooper forfeited 20 percent of his purse after missing weight) and produced other notable results including Christian Leroy Duncan over Jared Cannonier and Chase Hooper submitting Mitch Ramirez.