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Kamaru Usman Faces Dricus Du Plessis in UFC Oklahoma City Fight

2026-06-23 · Kamaru Usman · Player Focus

Kamaru Usman Faces Dricus Du Plessis in UFC Oklahoma City Fight

Kamaru Usman returns to the middleweight division to face Dricus Du Plessis in UFC Oklahoma City.

What's at stake for Kamaru Usman?

Usman's last appearance was a main event win against Joaquin Buckley in a welterweight bout. He dropped a short-notice majority decision to Khamzat Chimaev at 185 pounds in the fight prior.

Dricus Du Plessis' current form

Du Plessis was last in action at UFC 319 in August 2025, where he dropped the title to Khamzat Chimaev. He won the title by defeating Sean Strickland at UFC 297 and notched two title defenses.

Kamaru Usman vs. Dricus Du Plessis odds

According to DraftKings, Du Plessis is a -340 favorite to bounce back against Usman, who opens as a +270 underdog. Usman's return to the middleweight division will be closely watched, given his 21-4 MMA record and 16-3 UFC record.

How to watch the fight

The fight will take place at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma, with fans eagerly anticipating the matchup. Du Plessis has a 23-3 MMA record and 9-1 UFC record, with his first loss under the UFC banner coming against Khamzat Chimaev. Kamaru Usman's experience in the welterweight division will be put to the test against Du Plessis. The outcome of this fight will have significant implications for both fighters' careers. Du Plessis is looking to bounce back from his title loss, while Usman is seeking to make a statement in the middleweight division. The stage is set for an exciting matchup between two talented fighters. Kamaru Usman's skills will be pushed to the limit against Du Plessis. The fight is scheduled to take place in Oklahoma, with fans expecting a thrilling contest.

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