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Despite the final result, Usman delivered a competitive performance against one of the top middleweight fighters. Kamaru maintained a high pace until the final minutes, continuing to look for opportunities to shift the momentum in his favour.
After the event, Du Plessis thanked Usman: “Thank you, Kamaru Usman, for bringing the best out in me, and thank you for giving your life up over so many years to entertain these fans.”
Usman himself also accepted the result with his usual professionalism: “I have no excuses. I’m not used to being on this side.”
Kamaru Usman remains one of the most recognisable figures in global MMA. The first Nigerian-born UFC champion, an athlete with a 15-win streak and five successful title defenses, he has set high standards for professionalism and athletic excellence for many years.
That is why MelBet’s partnership with Usman is based not on the outcome of a single fight, but on shared values such as discipline, leadership, respect for opponents, and the drive to take on the toughest challenges. MelBet partners with athletes who inspire trust among fans through their actions and make a lasting impact on the growth of global sports.
MelBet ambassador Kamaru Usman fought in the UFC main event
On July 18, MMA fan attention was focused on the UFC Fight Night 281 main event. MelBet global ambassador and former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, also known as the Nigerian Nightmare, faced former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis. The fight lasted five rounds and ended with a victory for the South African fighter by judges’ decision.
