The UFC made its long-awaited return to Oklahoma City on Saturday night with an action-packed Fight Night card at the Paycom Center, headlined by a middleweight clash between former champions Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman.
Main Event
Dricus du Plessis def. Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision (50-45, 49-46, 49-46)
Du Plessis turned in a dominant performance, using relentless pressure, powerful combinations, and damaging head kicks to control the fight over five rounds. Usman showed his trademark toughness and rallied late, but Du Plessis had already built an insurmountable lead on the scorecards, further strengthening his position among the UFC’s elite middleweights.
Co-Main Event
Christian Leroy Duncan def. Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision.
Duncan outworked the veteran with superior movement and striking, earning one of the biggest victories of his UFC career.
Main Card Results
Chase Hooper def. Mitch Ramirez via first-round rear-naked choke.
Fatima Kline def. Tabatha Ricci via unanimous decision.
Tommy McMillen def. Alberto Montes via third-round TKO.
Preliminary Card Highlights
RJ Harris made a spectacular UFC debut, knocking out Alvin Hines in the first round with a devastating uppercut.
Dione Barbosa submitted Anna Melisano in the opening round.
Victories also went to Austin Bashi, Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani, Felipe Franco, Ezra Elliott, and Alden Coria.
The event featured several impressive finishes and breakout performances, but the night belonged to Dricus du Plessis, whose commanding victory over Kamaru Usman capped an outstanding evening of fights and moved him one step closer to another championship opportunity.
