Du Plessis team confirms Usman fight

The team of middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis has confirmed a fight with former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman. The confirmation came via social media from CIT Performance Institute, the gym where Du Plessis trains. No official date or event has been announced by the UFC yet. This would be Usman's second attempt to win a title in a higher weight class. The post notes anticipation for an official announcement from the promotion.