UFC Fight Night 281: du Plessis vs. Usman

Overview

UFC Fight Night 281: du Plessis vs. Usman was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on July 18, 2026, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. A middleweight bout between former UFC Middleweight Champion (also former KSW Welterweight Champion) Dricus du Plessis and former UFC Welterweight Champion (also The Ultimate Fighter: American Top Team vs. Blackzilians welterweight winner) Kamaru Usman headlined the event.

Cast

Dricus Du Plessis

Self

Kamaru Usman

Self

Christian Leroy Duncan

Self

Jared Cannonier

Self

Chase Hooper

Self

Mitch Ramirez

Self

Fatima Kline

Self

Tabatha Ricci

Self

Tommy McMillen

Self

Alberto Montes

Self