Du Plessis vs. Usman: Former Champions Clash in Oklahoma City

What's Happening? The UFC returns to Oklahoma City with a main event featuring former champions Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman. Scheduled for July 18, the middleweight bout marks the UFC's first visit to the city in nearly a decade. Du Plessis, a former middleweight champion, holds a 23-3 record

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What is the story about?

What's Happening?

The UFC returns to Oklahoma City with a main event featuring former champions Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman. Scheduled for July 18, the middleweight bout marks the UFC's first visit to the city in nearly a decade. Du Plessis, a former middleweight champion,

holds a 23-3 record and is ranked No. 2 in the division. Usman, a former welterweight champion, is making his second appearance at middleweight. The event also features a co-main event between Jared Cannonier and Christian Leroy Duncan.

Why It's Important?

This matchup between Du Plessis and Usman is significant for the UFC's middleweight division, as it features two highly skilled fighters with championship experience. The event could impact the rankings and title contention in the division. For fans, the return of the UFC to Oklahoma City offers an opportunity to witness high-level competition. The fight also highlights the UFC's strategy of featuring former champions in marquee events to attract viewership and maintain interest in the sport.