UFC Fight Night returns for the first time in almost a decade to Oklahoma City on Saturday, July 18, 2026.
The Paycom Center will host a 12-fight card featuring emerging talent and is headlined by former champions looking to rise up the ranks in a crowded middleweight division.
Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman
Dricus Du Plessis was the first South African to win a championship in the UFC. He was the former undisputed UFC Middleweight champion at UFC 297 in 2024, defeating Sean Strickland by split decision.
Du Plessis is currently ranked #2 in the middleweight division, known for his eight first round finishes and has won 19 of his last 21 bouts.
On the other side of the Octagon stands Kamaru Usman, a former UFC Welterweight Champion. He defended the belt five times and is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes in that division.
Rather than waiting for another opportunity in the welterweight division, Usman decided to pursue this high-profile fight in the middleweight division.
Both athletes bring a mix of striking and grappling skills, stetting the stage for what's likely to be a closely contested fight.
Matchup
Dricus Du Plessis | Kamaru Usman | |
23-3-0 | Record | 21-4-0 |
Loss | Last Fight | Win |
South Africa | Country | Nigeria |
6'1" | Height | 6'0" |
185 lbs | Weight | 171 lbs |
76 in | Reach | 76 in |
Cannonier vs. Leroy Duncan
The co-main event also features a middleweight bout between Jared Cannonier vs. Christian Leroy Duncan.
The American is currently ranked #10 in the middleweight division. Jared Cannonier is 42 years old and has participated in the middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight division over his career.
The veteran is known for his heavy kicks, sharp elbows, and intense striking power. Cannonier will hope his experience and skills not only help him win this bout, but solidify himself among the top of the middleweight division.
Christian Leroy Duncan turned pro in 2020, and is currently ranked #12 in the division. Duncan enters the Octagon on a four-fight winning streak, and if he can keep that alive, it could help push him to single-digit rankings for the first time in his career.
Jared Cannonier | Christian Leroy Duncan | |
18-9-0 | Record | 14-2-0 |
Loss | Last Fight | Win |
United States | Country | United Kingdom |
5'11" | Height | 6'2" |
186 lbs | Weight | 185 lbs |
77.5" | Reach | 79" |
UFC Fight Night: Main Card
Fight | Weight Class |
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman | Middleweight |
Jared Cannonier vs. Christian Leroy Duncan | Middleweight |
Chase Hooper vs. Mitch Ramirez | Lightweight |
Tommy McMillen vs. Alberto Montes | Featherweight |
Prelims
Fight | Weight Class |
Tabatha Ricci vs. Fatima Kline | Women's Strawweight |
Austin Bashi vs. Jose Miguel Delgado | Featherweight |
Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani vs. Seokhyeon Ko | Welterweight |
Levi Rodrigues Jr. vs. Felipe Franco | Light Heavyweight |
Alden Coria vs. Stewart Nicoll | Flyweight |
RJ Harris vs. Alvin Hines | Heavyweight |
Anna Melisano vs. Dione Barbosa | Women's Flyweight |
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