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Usman and Du Plessis met in a five-round middleweight fight, the main event of UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman on Saturday, July 18. Usman is 21-4 overall and 14-3 in the UFC. Du Plessis is 23-3 and 9-1. Usman has 14 UFC wins, 10 of them by decision. Du Plessis has 9 UFC wins, 6 of them inside the distance. Du Plessis is seven years younger. Du Plessis won by decision after five rounds.
| Stat | Usman | Du Plessis |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6'0" | 6'1" |
| Reach | 76" | 76" |
| Age | 39 | 32 |
| Stance | Switch | Switch |
| UFC Record | 14-3 | 9-1 |
| Sig. Strikes Landed / Min | 4.1 | 5.2 |
| Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min | 2.7 | 4.3 |
| Sig. Strike Accuracy | 51% | 49% |
| Sig. Strike Defense | 56% | 53% |
| Knockdowns / 15 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Takedowns / 15 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| Takedown Accuracy | 39% | 51% |
| Takedown Defense | 90% | 35% |
| Sub Attempts / 15 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
| Control / 15 | 3:20 | 1:46 |
| Finish Rate | 24% | 60% |
| Finished Rate | 6% | 0% |
| Went the Distance | 71% | 40% |
| Average Fight Time | 18:06 | 14:53 |