Kamaru Usman prepares for UFC Oklahoma City fight against Dricus Du Plessis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 6:31 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Kamaru Usman will return to the Octagon on July 18, facing Dricus Du Plessis in the main event at UFC Oklahoma City. Usman, a former welterweight champion, is competing in the middleweight division for the second time, this matchup coming after a unanimous decision victory over Joaquin Buckley. Rejecting a single division focus, Usman considers himself a ‘moneyweight’ fighter, indicating his willingness to compete at both middleweight and welterweight. This flexibility aims to capitalize on advantageous fight opportunities without the burden of severe weight cuts.
- •Usman fights Du Plessis on July 18 at UFC Oklahoma City.
- •He previously competed at middleweight against Khamzat Chimaev in 2023.
- •Usman aims to avoid severe weight cuts with his middleweight bout.
- •He sees himself as a versatile fighter across both weight divisions.
- 6:31 AMYahoo Sports — Kamaru Usman calls himself a ‘moneyweight’ fighter before UFC return
"Kamaru Usman isn't limiting himself to a single division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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