Dricus du Plessis Signs to Fight Kamaru Usman on July 18th

Dricus du Plessis is set to fight Kamaru Usman on July 18th at UFC Fight Night Oklahoma City.

What happened?

Dricus du Plessis believes Kamaru Usman made a huge mistake signing to fight him.

The bout will be du Plessis' first since his loss to Khamzat Chimaev in August 2025.

Dricus du Plessis exclaimed, "You think you've been waiting, I've been waiting!"

He was supposed to fight in April but got injured.

Dricus du Plessis is ready to go, with his camp going great, and he's feeling great.

The fire in him to get back in there is like never before, du Plessis stated.

According to du Plessis, the holdup was all on Usman's side, with du Plessis saying, "Now I know you didn't wanna sign the contract."

Dricus du Plessis wants to prove he can hang with wrestlers like Kamaru Usman.

He said, "I wanna go out there and prove what I've done, like I said, go out and figure this out."

The loss to Chimaev snapped an 11-win streak for du Plessis.

Dricus du Plessis will have the opportunity to remind everyone of his mettle on July 18th.

Kamaru Usman is a former champion, and this fight will be a big test for du Plessis.

Dricus du Plessis is confident, saying, "I am more complete, and I was a complete fighter, but now I am complete in all areas."

The UFC Fight Night Oklahoma City event is scheduled to take place on July 18th.

Dricus du Plessis is looking forward to the fight, and it will be an exciting matchup.

Kamaru Usman is known for his wrestling skills, and du Plessis wants to prove he can compete with him.

This fight will be a great opportunity for Dricus du Plessis to show his skills and prove himself.

Dricus du Plessis is ready for the challenge, and he's excited to face Kamaru Usman.

The fight is scheduled to take place at UFC Fight Night Oklahoma City on July 18th.

Dricus du Plessis is looking to bounce back from his loss to Khamzat Chimaev.

He's been training hard, and his camp is going well.

Dricus du Plessis is confident in his abilities, and he's ready to face Kamaru Usman.

The fight will be a big test for du Plessis, but he's looking forward to the challenge.

Dricus du Plessis wants to prove himself as a top contender in the UFC.

He's been working hard to improve his skills, and he's ready to face Kamaru Usman.

The UFC Fight Night Oklahoma City event will be an exciting one, with Dricus du Plessis facing Kamaru Usman.

Dricus du Plessis is looking to make a statement in the fight.

He wants to prove that he's a top contender and can compete with the best.

The fight is scheduled to take place on July 18th, and it will be a great opportunity for du Plessis to show his skills.

Dricus du Plessis is ready for the challenge, and he's excited to face Kamaru Usman.

He's been training hard, and his camp is going well.

Dricus du Plessis is confident in his abilities, and he's looking forward to the fight.

The UFC Fight Night Oklahoma City event will be an exciting one, with Dricus du Plessis facing Kamaru Usman on July 18th.