South African UFC star Dricus du Plessis looks set to return to the Octagon soon, although the UFC has not officially confirmed the fight just yet.
The expected matchup is Dricus du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman, with reports pointing to a middleweight bout on 18 July 2026 in Oklahoma City, USA.
Du Plessis recently hinted that his next fight announcement is close, saying he has already signed his side of the agreement. The delay appears to be around the opponent’s side of the deal, but all signs currently point toward former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman.
This would be a massive fight for both men. For Dricus, it is a chance to bounce back after losing the UFC middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in August 2025. For Usman, it would be another big-name fight as he looks to make an impact at middleweight.
So, while we are still waiting for the UFC to make it official, the likely next fight is:
Fighter: Dricus du Plessis
Opponent: Kamaru Usman
Date: 18 July 2026
Location: Oklahoma City, USA
Division: Middleweight
South African fans will definitely be watching closely, because this could be a huge comeback fight for Stillknocks.
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