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Adesanya praises Dricus du Plessis after dominant Usman win, predicts rise of African MMA

Israel Adesanya commended Dricus du Plessis for his dominant decision over Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City, calling it the best performance he’s seen from DDP and noting improvements in his punching and a key knee in a single‑leg sequence. The former rivals’ tension has cooled, and Adesanya believes the win will boost African MMA by expanding the continent’s talent pool and drawing more African fighters into main events.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports2 days ago•5 min saved

Du Plessis Outpoints Usman in Oklahoma City Main Event

Dricus du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision in the UFC Oklahoma City main event (50-45, 49-46, 49-46), dominating much of the action with sharp strikes and knees while Usman pressed back in spots. The bout aired on Paramount+.

via MMA Fighting|

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sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Usman Moves to Middleweight to Headline Du Plessis Showdown at UFC Fight Night 281

Kamaru Usman will move up to middleweight to face former champion Dricus Du Plessis in the UFC Fight Night 281 main event on July 18 in Oklahoma City, a bid for title contention. Du Plessis, coming off a title loss to Khamzat Chimaev, remains a top challenger, while Usman has not fought since a June victory over Joaquin Buckley and aims to rebound in a new weight class. The Paycom Center card streams on Paramount+ and features a loaded lineup.

via MMA Junkie|

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