Dricus du Plessis dominates Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City

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Dricus du Plessis dominates Kamaru Usman at UFC Oklahoma City
Summary

Dricus du Plessis earned a decisive victory over Kamaru Usman in a middleweight fight at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18, 2026. The match showcased du Plessis's dominance throughout the 25-minute bout, leading to discussions about future matchups for both fighters. MMA Fighting analysts Mike Heck and Jed Meshew addressed potential paths for du Plessis and Usman post-fight, along with other fight outcomes from the event, including Christian Leroy Duncan's win over Jared Cannonier. Further matchmaking suggestions were invited from listeners of their podcast.

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  • Du Plessis defeated Usman in a dominant performance at Paycom Center.
  • Discussions of future matchups for both fighters followed the main event.
  • Christian Leroy Duncan also won against Jared Cannonier in the co-main event.
  • Chase Hooper secured a first-round submission victory over Mitch Ramirez.
  • The podcast invited fan suggestions for future bouts.
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  • 12:00 AMYahoo SportsOn To the Next One: What’s next for Dricus du Plessis, Kamaru Usman after UFC Oklahoma City?
  • 12:00 AMMMA FightingOn To the Next One: What’s next for Dricus du Plessis, Kamaru Usman after UFC Oklahoma City?
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JULY 18: Dricus Du Plessis of South Africa reacts after a victory against Kamaru Usman of Nigeria in a middleweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Paycom Center on July 18, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) In the battle between former UFC champions, it was the past middleweight champion who made dominant work of the legendary welterweight champion, as Dricus du Plessis delivered a lopsided performance against Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City? Where do both fighters go after sharing the octagon for 25 minutes this past Saturday night? On an all-new edition of On To the Next One, MMA Fighting’s Mike Heck and guest host Jed Meshew discuss where du Plessis and Usman go following their matchup. Additionally, future matchups are discussed for Christian Leroy Duncan after defeating past title challenger Jared Cannonier in the co-main event, Chase Hooper following his first-round submission of Mitch Ramirez in the lightweight featured bout, along with fellow main card winners Fatima Kline, Tommy McMillen, and more. Plus, the fellas take your matchmaking suggestions at the end of the show. Listen to the UFC Oklahoma City edition of On To the Next One below. Audio-only versions of the podcast can also be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and wherever you find your favorite podcasts.

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