Dricus Du Plessis dominates Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night

Dricus du Plessis took another significant step in his remarkable UFC career with a composed victory over former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, strengthening his position among the elite names in mixed martial arts.

Facing one of the most accomplished fighters of his generation, the South African once again showcased the relentless pressure, durability and unorthodox striking that have become his trademark. It was another performance that underlined why Du Plessis has become one of the biggest stars to emerge from Africa and why he remains firmly in the conversation for the UFC's biggest fights.

How the fight was won

Against an opponent renowned for his wrestling pedigree and championship experience, Du Plessis refused to be drawn into a cautious contest.

Instead, he dictated the pace with constant forward pressure, mixed his striking effectively and capitalised on key moments throughout the fight. Whether exchanging on the feet or defending Usman's grappling, Du Plessis looked increasingly comfortable as the contest progressed, once again demonstrating the well-rounded game that has taken him to the top of the sport.

Another high-profile victory only adds to an already impressive résumé and reinforces his reputation as one of the UFC's most dangerous competitors.

Where Dricus Du Plessis' journey began

Long before headlining UFC events and becoming South Africa's first UFC champion, Du Plessis built his reputation much closer to home.

His rise began in Extreme Fighting Championship (EFC), Africa's leading mixed martial arts promotion, where he quickly established himself as one of the continent's brightest prospects. Du Plessis won championships in multiple weight classes, developing the aggressive, high-pressure style that would later make him a global star.

EFC has long been recognised as the proving ground for African MMA talent, providing fighters with the platform to compete at the highest level before making the leap to the UFC and other major international organisations.

Du Plessis may be the promotion's most famous graduate, but he is far from the only success story.

Want to watch the next Dricus Du Plessis? Start with EFC

Every UFC superstar has a beginning, and for Du Plessis, it started inside the EFC cage.

Today, the promotion continues to showcase many of Africa's most exciting fighters, with champions and rising contenders looking to follow the same path from regional standout to global star.

For fans inspired by Du Plessis' latest performance, EFC offers a chance to discover tomorrow's UFC names before the rest of the world.

All EFC events will be broadcast live and FREE worldwide* on DAZN. If you already have a DAZN subscription or free account then Extreme Fighting Championship is already available to you.

If you have yet to sign up for a DAZN FREE account, then all you need to do is enter an email address and away you go. 

With the DAZN app, you can watch on almost any device, including smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, streaming devices like Fire Sticks, games consoles like PlayStations, and laptops / PCs / Macs.

To get the DAZN App, just follow these instructions....

• Download the free DAZN App from your normal App store on your TV, phone, tablet, or streaming device
• On a laptop or PC, visit www.DAZN.com/home
• Select 'Get started' or 'log in'
• Enter your email address, or sign up via the Apple, Google or Facebook options
• You then have access to all of DAZN's free content, including the Matchroom boxing channel and FIFA+
• Then find the  EFC page to start watching

*excluding Sub-Saharan Africa and Poland