SuperSport to Air Usman vs. Du Plessis UFC Fight Live

SuperSport is set to broadcast the major UFC contest between Nigeria's Kamaru Usman and South Africa's Dricus Du Plessis live from Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center. The event will feature commentary in English, Afrikaans, and Pidgin, allowing Nigerian viewers to engage with the fight in a familiar language.

This matchup is significant as it showcases two of Africa's greatest mixed martial artists, both former world champions, competing for pride and a shot at UFC gold. Dricus Du Plessis, with a record of 23 wins and 3 losses in MMA and 9 wins and 1 loss in UFC, is returning after an 11-month absence following a loss to Khamzat Chimaev.

Kamaru Usman, known as the "Nigerian Nightmare," holds a record of 21 wins and 4 losses in MMA and 16 wins and 3 losses in UFC, making a permanent move to the middleweight division. The event promises an action-packed undercard featuring notable fighters and will begin with the preliminary card at 10:00 PM on Saturday.