South African middleweight Dricus du Plessis returns to the UFC in winning fashion, defeating Kamaru Usman via a dominant decision. The fight marks du Plessis’ successful comeback after a period away from winning form at the top level of his division. Both outlets note that du Plessis previously held the UFC middleweight belt from January 2024 until August 2025. During that title run, the champion eventually loses the belt to Khamzat Chimaev in mid-August 2025, ending his reign. After that setback, du Plessis fights again against Usman and secures a clear points victory, showing control throughout the bout. The reports agree on the outcome—du Plessis winning by decision—and on the key timeline of his title reign and the loss to Chimaev. Neither source indicates a finish, focusing instead on the decision result and du Plessis’ return to form.