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Kamaru Usman and Dricus du Plessis meet at UFC Oklahoma City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 6:25 PM

Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Kamaru Usman and Dricus du Plessis meet at UFC Oklahoma City

Summary

Kamaru Usman faces Dricus du Plessis at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City this weekend. Both fighters are regarded as former champions grappling with uncertain standings in their respective divisions. Usman, a former welterweight champion, has been competing at middleweight but has not secured a title fight since 2021. Du Plessis, ranked second in the middleweight division, lost his belt to Khamzat Chimaev in August 2025 and seeks a significant victory to regain relevance. The fight is crucial for both as they continue to navigate a crowded field of contenders in the UFC.

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By the Numbers

•Usman and du Plessis are former champions with uncertain futures.
•Usman has not won a welterweight fight since 2021.
•Du Plessis lost his middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev in August 2025.
•Usman and du Plessis aim to solidify their standings in the UFC.
•The fight takes place at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

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6:25 PMYahoo Sports — For ex-champs Kamaru Usman and Dricus du Plessis, UFC Oklahoma City looks like a no-man’s land

What they're saying

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With OKC set to host a couple ex-champions trapped in contender purgatory, they should’ve called this weekend’s card “UFC Fight Night: No Man’s Land,” because that’s what it feels like.
— Yahoo Sportsby Chuck Mindenhall

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