Dricus Du Plessis faces Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night 281
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Dricus Du Plessis is set to face Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Fight Night 281 on July 15 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Du Plessis aims to bounce back after losing his middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev, while Usman seeks success after one previous fight in the middleweight division. Both fighters are former champions, adding significance to this matchup. As Du Plessis strives to defend against takedowns, Usman returns to pursue dual-division success, making this a notable contest for each fighter's legacy in the UFC. The card also features other bouts, including Jared Cannonier against Christian Leroy Duncan.
- •Event takes place on July 15 at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City.
- •Du Plessis lost his last fight for the middleweight title.
- •Usman returns to middleweight after a previous loss in the division.
- •Cannonier vs. Duncan is another highlighted matchup on the card.
- •Both fighters are former champions in their respective divisions.
- 10:50 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Fight Night 281 pre-event facts: Can Dricus Du Plessis stop takedowns?
"Go inside the numbers behind UFC OKC, where former champs Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman meet in the main event.
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