UFC Fight Night 281 Oklahoma City Headline

Event Overview

The Paycom Center in Oklahoma City will host UFC Fight Night 281, the promotion’s first show in the city since 2017. The featured bout pairs former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis with ex‑welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman. Both athletes bring recent championship pedigree to the Oklahoma City stage, underlining the fight’s importance for their respective resumes. The venue’s selection reflects UFC’s broader strategy to expand its footprint across the United States.

Schedule Details

The preliminary card begins at 5 p.m. Eastern Time and streams on Paramount+. The main card follows at 8 p.m. ET, also on the same platform, offering a full night of live action. Fans can expect a steady flow of competition, building toward the headline match. All bouts are broadcast uninterrupted on Paramount+ for viewers nationwide.

Main Card Results

Christian Leroy Duncan secured a unanimous decision over Jared Cannonier, with scores of 30‑27, 30‑27, and 29‑28. Chase Hooper ended Mitch Ramirez quickly, applying a rear‑naked choke at 1:15 of round one. Fatima Kline out‑pointed Tabatha Ricci via unanimous decision, 29‑27, 30‑27, and 30‑27. Tommy McMillen stopped Alberto Montes with punches at 3:29 of round three. The main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman was listed without a final outcome reported.

Preliminary Card Results

Jose Delgado defeated Austin Bashi by unanimous decision, 30‑27, 29‑28, and 29‑28. Jean‑Paul Lebosnoyan prevailed over Seok‑hyeon Ko with identical 29‑28 marks across three rounds. Felipe Franco delivered a knockout of Levi Rodrigues at 1:40 of round two, using punches and elbows. Ezra Elliot earned a unanimous verdict over Damien Anderson, 30‑27, 29‑28, and 29‑28. Alden Coria repeated the pattern with a 30‑27, 30‑27, 29‑28 decision versus Stewart Nicoll. R.J. Harris halted Alvin Hines via TKO—punches—at 1:29 of the opening round. Dione Barbosa finished Alice Melisano with a rear‑naked choke at 4:04 of round one.