# Du Plessis returns to UFC with dominant decision over Usman

Dricus du Plessis made a victorious return to the UFC, defeating former champion Kamaru Usman by unanimous decision. The bout was a key welterweight matchup that solidifies du Plessis's position as a top contender in the division.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/19/dricus-du-plessis-mma-ufc-unanimous-decision-kamaru-usman?traffic_source=rss) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:46:35 +0000