Overview
- Dricus Du Plessis beat Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision after five rounds at UFC Oklahoma City on Saturday, with judges scoring the bout 50-45, 49-46, 49-46.
- Du Plessis controlled most of the fight, landing heavy strikes that rocked Usman several times and showing markedly better takedown defense compared with his title loss last year.
- After the fight Du Plessis branded his evolution 'Stillknocks 2.0' and publicly demanded another shot at the middleweight title, arguing his resume and recent form justify a fast return to contention.
- Usman said his next move is unclear and he remains 0-2 at middleweight, with coverage and commentators noting a likely option is a return to welterweight but no decision has been announced.
- The middleweight title picture is unresolved because Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev could be steered toward a rematch, leaving Du Plessis a strong but not guaranteed candidate for the next title opportunity.