Result
Dricus Du PlessisDecision (unanimous)
MethodDecision (unanimous)
RoundR5
Time5:00
Time format(5-5-5-5-5)
RefereeKerry Hatley
Details (50–45, 49–46, 49–46)
Elo swing+11Dricus Du Plessis (1851 → 1862)-11Kamaru Usman (1822 → 1811)
DateJul 18, 2026
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenuePaycom Center
BroadcastPARAMOUNT+
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W
Stillknocks | 24-3-0Dricus Du Plessis
L
The Nigerian Nightmare | 21-5-0Kamaru Usman
Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman
Method :Decision (unanimous)
Round :R5
Time :5:00
Time format :(5-5-5-5-5)
Referee :Kerry Hatley
Details : (50–45, 49–46, 49–46)
Dricus Du Plessis
Elo1862Elite
3Y trend1832 → 1862
AwardFight of the Night
Fight Overview
RoundR5
Time5:00
MethodDecision (unanimous)
Kamaru Usman
Elo1811Great
3Y trend1811 → 1811
What changed?
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Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Dricus Du Plessis won this fight by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Dricus Du Plessis led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Dricus Du PlessisKamaru Usman
Elo edge
Dricus Du Plessis1862+11 last move
Kamaru Usman1811-11 last move
Why they are ranked here
Dricus Du Plessis#1 of 290 active Middleweight fighters · 1862 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Trevin Giles (rated 1734 at the time): +19.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Khamzat Chimaev (rated 1825 at the time): -13.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +43 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 25 ahead of #2 Michael Page.
Kamaru Usman#6 of 290 active Middleweight fighters · 1811 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Colby Covington (rated 1798 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Leon Edwards (rated 1797 at the time): -23.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -52 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 4 points behind #5 Johnny Eblen, 17 ahead of #7 Caio Borralho.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Dricus Du PlessisvsKamaru Usman
Sig. strikes
136vs92
Total strikes
139vs99
Control time
0:06vs0:24
Finishing profile
Dricus Du Plessissubmission leads 46% of wins
Kamaru Usmandecision leads 52% of wins
Common opponents
Round stats
Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC FIGHT NIGHT : DU PLESSIS VS USMAN. Dricus Du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman quick answers
Who won Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman?
Dricus Du Plessis won Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman by Decision (unanimous) in round R5 at 5:00.
What event is Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman on?
Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman is listed on UFC FIGHT NIGHT : DU PLESSIS VS USMAN.
What are the records for Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman?
Dricus Du Plessis enters with a 24-3-0 record and Kamaru Usman enters with a 21-5-0 record.
What division is Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman?
Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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