South African fighter Dricus Du Plessis secured a victory in his return to the UFC, winning by decision against Kamaru Usman. Du Plessis previously held the middleweight title from January 2024 until August 2025, when he lost the belt to Khamzat Chimaev.
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Du Plessis Returns to UFC with Decision Victory Over Usman
Dricus Du Plessis returned to the UFC with a decision win over Kamaru Usman. He had previously held the middleweight championship from January 2024 until August 2025 before losing to Khamzat Chimaev.
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