"He's still got it" - Dana White shuts down Kamaru Usman retirement talk following UFC Oklahoma loss
White said Usman will rest and decide what is next after the former welterweight champion absorbed 132 significant strikes in a five-round loss.
- In the main event yesterday, former UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, with judges scoring 50-45, 49-46, and 49-46.
- Seeking to revitalize their careers, both fighters entered the octagon as former champions, with Du Plessis aiming to reassert his dominance while Usman looked to prove he remains among the world's elite competitors.
- Usman absorbed 132 significant strikes throughout the five-round contest, though his chin held up as he challenged the younger Du Plessis, the first-ever South African UFC champion.
- Despite the loss—his fourth in five fights—the 39-year-old hinted he intends to keep competing, even as fans and media speculated about his future in the sport.
- UFC executive White stated the 39-year-old "had a great fight tonight," defending the veteran's performance and suggesting he will rest before deciding his next move.
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