Adesanya lauds du Plessis' decision win over Usman in Oklahoma City
Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman said a win over Dricus du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City would earn him a title shot against either Sean Strickland or Islam Makhachev, MMA Fighting reported. Dricus du Plessis defeated Usman by unanimous decision in the main event at UFC Oklahoma City, and the victory placed him back among the division’s top contenders, MMA Fighting noted. MMA Junkie added that the win re-entered du Plessis into the middleweight title conversation.
Du Plessis later said he is seeking another title opportunity, according to MMA Fighting. Middleweight champion Israel Adesanya praised du Plessis, saying he delivered his best performance yet and that the bout positively impacts African MMA, MMA Fighting reported.
Actors
Kamaru Usman
Dricus du Plessis
Sean Strickland
Islam Makhachev
UFC
Locations
Oklahoma City, United States
Atlanta, United States
