UFC Fight Night 281 ceremonial weigh-ins scheduled for Friday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:50 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 281 will occur on Friday at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The weigh-ins start at 5 p.m. ET, featuring headliners Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman, who face off in a five-round main event. This event marks Usman's return to middleweight after a stint at welterweight, while Du Plessis looks to rebound following a title loss. The weigh-ins will include final faceoffs among all fighters on the 12-fight card, with live coverage provided by MMA Junkie.
- •Ceremonial weigh-ins for UFC Fight Night 281 are on July 17.
- •Dricus Du Plessis faces Kamaru Usman in the main event.
- •Event location is Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
- •Weigh-ins start at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT.
- •MMA Junkie will stream the event live.
- 8:50 PMYahoo Sports — Video: UFC OKC ceremonial weigh-ins and final faceoffs live stream
"The final bit of pre-fight business for UFC OKC will take place Friday with ceremonial weigh-ins.
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