Kamaru Usman contemplating ‘whether it’s worth continuing to do this’ after lopsided loss to Dricus du Plessis
Kamaru Usman is questioning his future in the UFC following a lopsided defeat to Dricus du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City.
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Kamaru Usman is contemplating retirement after losing to Dricus du Plessis at UFC Fight Night 281 in Oklahoma City. Following the bout, Usman questioned whether it is worth continuing his career.
Coverage from Yahoo Sports and MMA Fighting highlights that Usman fought with a torn pec, though he stated he is offering no excuses. MMA Junkie reports that the coach for Dricus du Plessis dismissed Usman's foul calls as "all nonsense." Attention now turns to whether the future UFC Hall of Famer, as described by Sports Illustrated, will formally announce his retirement or continue competing.
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Quick answers
Who won the fight between Kamaru Usman and Dricus du Plessis?
Dricus du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night 281.
Did Kamaru Usman have an injury during the fight?
According to Yahoo Sports, Usman revealed he fought with a torn pec.
How did Dricus du Plessis' coach respond to Usman's claims?
The coach stated that Usman's foul calls were "all nonsense," according to MMA Junkie.
Coverage (12)
- UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman DFS Picks & Prop Market Predictions for Saturday, July 18, 2026 Lineups · 22h ago
- Henry Cejudo awkwardly reveals Kamaru Usman fought Dricus Du Plessis with torn pec Yahoo Sports · 22h ago
- Usman considering retirement after one-sided loss to Du Plessis ESPN · 22h ago
- T.J. Dillashaw: Kamaru Usman was slow vs. Du Plessis, no longer same animal Central Oregon Daily · 22h ago
- Dricus Du Plessis def. Kamaru Usman, UFC Fight Night 281 Martinsville Bulletin · 22h ago
- UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman Betting Trends, Odds Lineups · 22h ago
- Future UFC Hall of Famer Considering Retirement Following Latest Loss Sports Illustrated · 22h ago
- Kamaru Usman Reflects on Retirement After Loss to Dricus du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City Yahoo Sports · 22h ago
- Excuse-free Kamaru Usman reveals he fought Dricus du Plessis with torn pec, questions retirement Yahoo Sports · 22h ago
- Kamaru Usman contemplating retirement after UFC OKC loss MMA Junkie · 22h ago
- Dricus Du Plessis' coach: Kamaru Usman's foul calls 'all nonsense' MMA Junkie · 22h ago
- Kamaru Usman contemplating ‘whether it’s worth continuing to do this’ after lopsided loss to Dricus du Plessis MMA Fighting · 22h ago
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