Rank 2 · Middleweight
Dricus Du Plessis
"Stillknocks"
23-3-0 · Kickboxing / Grappling
Rank 10 · Middleweight
Kamaru Usman
"Nigerian Nightmare"
21-4-0 · Wrestling
Win Probability Model · v4.2
Plessis
58%
Usman
42%
Skill Comparison
Physical Attributes
Career Records
Strike Distribution
Plessis
Sig. Strikes by Target
Primary Target Head
Head
Body
Leg
Sig. Strikes by Position
Standing82%
Clinch8%
Ground10%Primary Position Standing
Usman
Sig. Strikes by Target
Primary Target Head
Head
Body
Leg
Sig. Strikes by Position
Standing57%Clinch17%Ground26%Primary Position Standing
Fight Intel
Public Consensus
Kalshi
Masses favor Plessis · Plessis -203 / Usman +203
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- Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman Preview and Breakdown
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Dricus Du Plessis makes his return to the octagon for the first time since losing to Khamzat Chimaev to face Kamaru Usman.
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Dricus du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman is officially set for July 18 on Paramount+ in Oklahoma City.
- Kamaru Usman vs Dricus Du Plessis is Beyond Lopsided
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UFC Fighters are discussing whether Dricus Du Plessis is being overlooked despite Usman's legendary status.
Strengths
- Extremely high offensive output (5.18 SLpM)
- Dangerous 87% finishing instinct
- Exceptional recovery and 'weird' physical strength
Weaknesses
- Highly porous takedown defense (34%)
- Awkward striking mechanics lead to getting hit
- Tends to gas out in high-intensity scrambles
Opportunities
- Capitalize on Usman's aging knees and reduced mobility
- Use size to bully the former 170lb champion in clinch
- Overwhelm Usman's lower volume (3.5 SLpM) with pace
Threats
- Usman's elite 97% TDD could force a pure kickboxing match
- Getting caught by Usman's straight right hand counter
- Usman's veteran experience in 5-round championship pacings
Strengths
- All-time great takedown defense (97.3%)
- Elite wrestling pedigree and championship experience
- High-level fundamental jab and distance management
Weaknesses
- Advanced age (39) for the middleweight division
- Diminishing chin durability (1 KO loss)
- Relatively low offensive submission threat
Opportunities
- Expose DDP's 34% TDD to control the location of the fight
- Use technical precision to counter DDP's wild entries
- Drag the fight to deep waters where DDP has shown fatigue
Threats
- DDP's power at Middleweight may be too much to absorb
- Getting pinned against the cage by a larger opponent
- Falling behind on scorecards due to DDP's 5.18 SLpM volume