Dricus du Plessis returns to the UFC on July 18, 2026, to fight Kamaru Usman at Oklahoma City's Paycom Center.
What's at stake for Dricus du Plessis?
Dricus du Plessis lost the middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 319 in August 2025, ending his 11-fight winning streak.
He won the title by defeating Sean Strickland at UFC 297 and notched two title defenses.
Who is Kamaru Usman?
Kamaru Usman is a former welterweight champion with a record of 21-4 MMA, 16-3 UFC, and returns to the middleweight division to take on Du Plessis.
His last appearance was a main event win against Joaquin Buckley last June in a welterweight bout.
Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman odds
According to DraftKings, Dricus du Plessis is a -340 favorite to win against Kamaru Usman, who opens as a +270 underdog.
The fight will be broadcast on Paramount+.
Dricus du Plessis has a record of 23-3 MMA, 9-1 UFC, and is seeking to bounce back from his title loss.
The event will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.
Kamaru Usman dropped a short-notice majority decision to Khamzat Chimaev at 185 pounds in the fight prior to his last win.
Dricus du Plessis is favored to win, but Kamaru Usman's experience in the middleweight division makes him a formidable opponent.
The fight is expected to be a highly competitive matchup between two top UFC fighters.
Dricus du Plessis will look to use his skills to outmaneuver Kamaru Usman and secure a win.
Kamaru Usman will aim to use his experience and strength to take down Dricus du Plessis.
The outcome of the fight is uncertain, but one thing is clear: it will be an exciting matchup.
Dricus du Plessis is training hard to prepare for the fight and is confident in his abilities.
Kamaru Usman is also preparing for the fight, and his experience in the UFC will be an asset.
The fight between Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman is highly anticipated and will be a must-watch event.