Drikus du Plessis defeated Kamara Usman in the main event of UFC Fight Night 281

South African Drikus Du Plessis defeated Nigerian Kamaru Usman in the UFC Fight Night 281 tournament in Oklahoma City. The fight took place on the night of July 18-19.

The middleweight bout ended with du Plessis winning after five rounds. The judges unanimously gave him the victory on points.

39-year-old Usman has 21 wins and five losses. The 32-year-old du Plessis has 24 wins and three losses in professional MMA, Sport-Express adds.

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