UFC Oklahoma City: Du Plessis vs. Usman Headlined

When and Where

The card takes place Saturday, July 18, 2026, inside Oklahoma City’s Paycom Center. Prelims kick off at 5 p.m. ET, followed by the main card starting at 8 p.m. ET. All bouts air on Paramount+, which you can stream here.

Main Card Fights

• Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman – Middleweight (185 lbs). Du Plessis returns after a convincing loss to Khamzat Chimaev last year, while Usman makes his Middleweight debut after a solid showing against Joaquin Buckley.
• Jared Cannonier (42) faces Christian Leroy Duncan. Cannonier’s age is beginning to show against elite Middleweights, whereas Duncan is riding a hot streak of two spinning KO wins in his last three fights.
• Chase Hooper vs. Mitch Ramirez – 155 lbs.
• Tabatha Ricci vs. Fatima Kline – 115 lbs.
• Tommy McMillen vs. Alberto Montes – 145 lbs.

Preliminary Battles

The prelims open with Austin Bashi versus Jose Delgado, billed as a potential Fight of the Night. Also on the undercard are Jean‑Paul Lebosnoyani vs. Seok Hyeon Ko, Levi Rodrigues Jr. vs. Felipe Franco, Ezra Elliott vs. Damien Anderson, Alden Coria vs. Stewart Nicoll, RJ Harris vs. Alvin Hines and Anna Melisano vs. Dione Barbosa.

Why This Card Matters

Du Plessis’ rematch trail against a former champion like Usman could reshape the Middleweight title picture. Usman’s victory over Sean Strickland in the Welterweight division suggests he could be an interesting addition to the title mix at 185 lbs. Meanwhile, Cannonier’s veteran presence contrasts with Duncan’s explosive knockout streak, offering fans a clash of experience and momentum.

The undercard provides fresh talent; Austin Bashi and Jose Delgado bring a gritty storyline, while Lebosnoyani and Ko’s contrasting styles could deliver a Fight of the Night. With the entire event streamed live on Paramount+, fans across the globe can catch every moment of this high‑stakes Saturday night.