The Five Words Dricus Du Plessis Said That Tell You Everything About Kamaru Usman

Okay, fight fans, listen up! We've been hearing rumors about Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman throwing down for months, right? Well, it's finally official, July 18th in Oklahoma City, and it's the main event. But "Stillknocks" just dropped a truth bomb on the Fight Forecast YouTube channel that's got everyone talking, and honestly, it explains EVERYTHING about why this fight took so long. He basically called Usman out, saying, "You didn't wanna sign the contract." Like, what?! The dude thinks Usman was straight up ducking him!

"We've Finally Convinced Him to Sign"

Du Plessis, who hasn't stepped into the octagon since that tough loss to Khamzat Chimaev back in August 2025, is clearly fired up. He had an injury in April that kept him out, but he told the channel, "Man, I think that was all for a reason because the fire in me to get back in there is like never before. I'm feeling great. Camp is going great." You know that feeling, right? When you've been sidelined and you're just itching to get back in the game, whether it's on the field or in the cage. But the real kicker? Du Plessis claims the delay for this main event bout was all on Usman's shoulders. He went on to say, "When I spoke to UFC, they said, 'We've finally convinced him to sign.' If you need convincing to sign, that's a problem." It's a bold claim, but if the UFC really had to twist Usman's arm to

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get him on the dotted line, that's a massive red flag.

Stillknocks's Big Bet

Think about it. Du Plessis isn't holding back, even admitting, "I would also not wanna fight me right now. It would be the smart move not to sign this fight, but you know, let's go." That's pure confidence right there, despite coming off that Chimaev loss where he was dominated on the ground, snapping an 11-win streak. People are wondering if taking on Usman, known for his wrestling, is a smart move for Du Plessis after that. But "Stillknocks" says it's exactly what he wants. He's ready to show everyone he's a "complete fighter" now, that he's got what it takes to hang with the best wrestlers in the game. He wants to prove "the problem that the middleweights have on their hands now." He's been out of the spotlight for a while, and folks might be forgetting just how dominant he was before that loss. This July 18th fight is his chance to remind everyone of his mettle. So, mark your calendars for July 18th, Emerald City fight crew! Du Plessis has been waiting, we've been waiting, and now it's go time. After that kind of talk, with Du Plessis essentially calling out Usman's reluctance, you know the intensity is gonna be through the roof. This isn't just another fight; it's Du Plessis's chance to prove he's back and better than ever, and a chance for Usman to respond to some serious accusations. What are you expecting? Can Stillknocks back up his talk? We'll find out next month!

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