The UFC heads to Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Saturday night for UFC Fight Night: Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman, a card featuring former champions, rising contenders, and several pivotal matchups across multiple divisions.
Main Event
Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman
A five-round middleweight showdown headlines the event. Former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis looks to re-establish himself as the No. 1 contender, while former longtime welterweight champion Kamaru Usman moves up in weight seeking another championship run. Du Plessis will rely on his relentless pressure and power, while Usman’s elite wrestling, cardio, and championship experience make this a fascinating stylistic battle.
Co-Main Event
Jared Cannonier vs. Christian Leroy Duncan
Veteran knockout artist Jared Cannonier faces surging prospect Christian Leroy Duncan. Cannonier’s power remains dangerous, but Duncan enters with momentum and hopes a signature win will propel him into the middleweight rankings.
Other Main Card Bouts
Chase Hooper vs. Mitch Ramirez (Lightweight)
Tabatha Ricci vs. Fatima Kline (Women’s Strawweight)
Tommy McMillen vs. Alberto Montes (Featherweight)
Fighters to Watch
Kamaru Usman – Can the former welterweight king make an immediate impact at middleweight?
Dricus du Plessis – A convincing win keeps him firmly in the championship picture.
Christian Leroy Duncan – Another victory could establish him as one of the division’s fastest-rising stars.
Fatima Kline – One of the UFC’s brightest young prospects continues her climb in the strawweight division.
Prediction
The main event is expected to be highly competitive. Usman’s wrestling and experience could create problems early, but du Plessis’ size, striking pressure, and durability may prove to be the difference over five rounds.
Prediction: Dricus du Plessis by unanimous decision.
With a strong mix of established veterans and emerging talent, UFC Fight Night promises an entertaining evening and could reshape the middleweight landscape heading into the second half of 2026.
