UFC Oklahoma City Post Show: Dricus du Plessis beat up Kamaru Usman, but what did it do for him?

Dricus du Plessis returned to the win column with a dominant performance at UFC Oklahoma City, earning a unanimous decision over Kamaru Usman in the main event. The former middleweight champion controlled the fight throughout, though the decisive nature of the victory raised questions about whether du Plessis had done enough to earn another title shot at 185 pounds.

Du Plessis, competing against a fighter who normally competes at a lower weight class, impressed with a rock-solid performance that added a significant win to his resume. However, some observers felt the South African veteran failed to make a statement that would clearly position him as the next title contender. His path forward remains somewhat unclear despite the victory, as the middleweight division continues to sort out its hierarchy.

MMA Fighting's Jed Meshew provided analysis of the UFC Oklahoma City card and its implications for du Plessis's standing in the middleweight rankings. The post-fight coverage also examined where Kamaru Usman goes next after the loss, along with results from the remainder of the UFC Fight Night card, Johnny Eblen's performance at PFL Austin, and other notable combat sports developments.