What happened: Daniel Cormier stated fans do not want to see a third bout between Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis. The former champion evaluated the middleweight division following the recent fight card at Paycom Center.
Why it matters: Du Plessis secured a five-round decision victory over Kamaru Usman in Oklahoma to remain in the win column. He previously fought Strickland twice, including a championship rematch at UFC 312 in February 2025.
By the numbers: Du Plessis holds a 24-3-0 professional record following the main event decision.
What to watch: UFC executives have not finalized the next middleweight title challenger.