Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is set to make his return to the Octagon on July 18, when he faces South Africa's Dricus du Plessis in a highly anticipated middleweight bout at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, United States.
The contest will headline UFC Fight Night and marks Usman's latest attempt to position himself for a shot at the UFC middleweight title after reviving his career with an impressive victory in his most recent outing.
Known as the "Nigerian Nightmare," Usman enjoyed a dominant reign as UFC welterweight champion before making the move to the middleweight division. A victory over du Plessis would significantly boost his chances of becoming a two-division UFC champion.
Du Plessis, the former UFC middleweight champion, will be looking to bounce back after losing his title and re-establish himself as a top contender in the division. The South African remains one of the promotion's most formidable middleweights and is expected to provide a stern test for the Nigerian-born fighter.
The matchup has generated significant excitement among mixed martial arts fans, with both former champions aiming to revive their championship ambitions in what is expected to be one of the biggest UFC main events of the summer.
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