Du Plessis defeats Usman by decision in UFC comeback
Al Jazeera1 min read107 words
A South African mixed‑martial‑arts competitor retained the middleweight championship for a span of 19 months, securing the title in January 2024 and defending it successfully until August 2025. During his reign, the fighter maintained an unbeaten record in the division, overseeing multiple title defenses and establishing himself as a dominant presence in the middleweight rankings.
The champion’s tenure concluded in August 2025 when he was defeated by challenger Khamzat Chimaev, who captured the belt via a decisive victory. The bout marked the end of the South African fighter’s extended hold on the title and signaled a shift in the division’s hierarchy as Chimaev assumes the championship position.
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