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Kamaru Usman, nearing 40 and 1-4 in his last four fights, is considering retirement after a unanimous decision loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC Fight Night 281 in Oklahoma City, saying he’ll sit with coaches and family to decide whether it’s worth continuing.
Kamaru Usman returned to UFC action after a year to face Dricus Du Plessis in Oklahoma City and lost by unanimous decision while competing with a torn pectoral; an early eye-poke left him seeing double, and Usman later revealed the injury, with Henry Cejudo discussing it publicly. Usman says the injury will likely sideline him for a while and that he plans to sit down with his coaches to decide whether to continue fighting in the future.
Dricus du Plessis defeated UFC middleweight champion Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision in the UFC Fight Night main event in Oklahoma City (50-45, 49-46, 49-46), signaling a return to title contention and setting up a potential rematch with Sean Strickland, whom he has beaten twice. Usman said he isn’t quitting and hinted at future bouts in either the 170- or 185-pound divisions.
Dricus Du Plessis earned a unanimous decision over Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night 281 in Oklahoma City, signaling a return to title contention after his belt loss to Khamzat Chimaev, as fellow fighters reacted to the result.
Islam Makhachev predicts Dricus Du Plessis will defeat Kamaru Usman in UFC Oklahoma City, citing Usman's bad knees and limited wrestling as key factors, even as Usman has moved up to middleweight.
MMA Fighting covers UFC Oklahoma City, headlined by a pivotal middleweight bout between Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman, with Jared Cannonier facing Christian Leroy Duncan in the co-main and a slate of prelims, all airing on Paramount+ from the Paycom Center.
Kamaru Usman says a win at UFC Oklahoma City could earn him a title shot, pointing to Sean Strickland or Islam Makhachev as ideal next opponents. He’s competing at middleweight against Dricus du Plessis, after a return win at welterweight previously, with the UFC’s matchmaking reportedly shaping the path to a title as he eyes another championship bid.
Two former UFC champions, Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman, collide in the UFC Oklahoma City headliner for Fight Night 281 at the Paycom Center, airing on Paramount+. Du Plessis, a former middleweight king, hasn’t fought since last August when he relinquished the title to Khamzat Chimaev, while Usman hasn’t competed since June, returning in a marquee matchup that pits a middleweight contender against a longtime welterweight champ.
UFC announced Dricus du Plessis will face former champion Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City on July 18 at the Paycom Center. Usman is moving up to 185 pounds to pursue a second title, while Du Plessis returns to action after losing the middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev. The event marks UFC’s first in Oklahoma City in nearly a decade.
Henry Cejudo and Kamaru Usman say UFC fighter pay is too low and should be shared more fairly across the roster, potentially via coordinated action by fighters and managers, in light of the seven-year, $7.7 billion Paramount broadcasting deal that spotlighted pay disparities.
Usman theorizes that Khamzat Chimaev may have outgrown middleweight and is pursuing Alex Pereira as part of a strategic move to a higher division, potentially chasing a title and opening a path for Nassourdine Imavov, portraying the situation as chess-like maneuvering rather than a straightforward title defense.
Kamaru Usman is advocating for a title shot, expressing interest in fighting the winner of UFC 322 between Jack Della Maddalena and Islam Makhachev, emphasizing his desire to reclaim his place at the top of the welterweight division and highlighting the significance of a potential fight with Makhachev for the UFC's future events.
Khamzat Chimaev dominated Dricus du Plessis at UFC 319 but didn't finish him, with Kamaru Usman suggesting Chimaev intentionally held back to conserve energy for future fights, as he is considering his next opponent among top middleweights.
Mohammed Usman, brother of Kamaru Usman, secured a crucial comeback victory at UFC Baku, ending a nearly two-year winless streak and potentially saving his UFC career, while Kamaru Usman also made a successful return to the octagon in Atlanta, showcasing his dominant wrestling skills.
Rose Namajunas led UFC Atlanta fighters with a $500,000 payday, earning $250,000 to show and $250,000 to win, while other notable payouts included Kamaru Usman at $300,000 and Cody Garbrandt at $275,000. The event featured significant fights with various fighters earning substantial sums, reflecting their performance and contract details.