Dricus Du Plessis to face Kamaru Usman in UFC Oklahoma City main event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 1:58 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Dricus Du Plessis will fight Kamaru Usman at UFC Fight Night 281 in Oklahoma City on August 5. This marks Du Plessis' return after losing the middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev last year. Usman is also returning following a victory over Joaquin Buckley last June. Both fighters are former middleweight champions, adding significance to the matchup.
- •Event takes place at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
- •Du Plessis hasn't competed since August 2025.
- •Usman's last fight was a victory in June 2025.
- •Du Plessis previously held a 9-0 record in the UFC.
- •Both fighters were former champions at 185 pounds.
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — Former middleweight champions to collide in UFC Oklahoma City main event
"Oklahoma City is getting a marquee middleweight matchup.
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