UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs Usman – Streaming Options

Several notable fighters will make their octagon debuts at the upcoming UFC Fight Night. The upcoming UFC Fight Night will feature a middleweight bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman. This event will take place on July 18 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, USA.

Meanwhile, the main card fighters will look to deliver impressive performances inside the octagon. In addition, the upcoming UFC co-main event will feature a clash between top contenders and emerging talents. In particular, the main card and preliminary events will feature several women’s bouts. The headline clash is between former UFC Middleweight Champion Dricus Du Plessis and former UFC Welterweight Champion Kamaru Usman.

Notable Recent Rivalries on the UFC Fight Card

In the UFC 329 main event, Max Holloway defeated Conor McGregor. Furthermore, Paddy Pimblett claimed a submission victory over Benoît Saint Denis.

Robert Whittaker also won a KO/TKO victory over Nikita Krylov in the third round. In the heavyweight title, Gable Steveson defeated Elisha Ellison, while Adrian Yanez earned a victory over Cody Garbrandt. Furthermore, Wang Cong earned a decision victory over Tracy Cortez in a women’s bout. Meanwhile, Alessandro Costa defeated Cody Durden in their flyweight contest.

UFC Fight Night Overview and Background

Oklahoma City will host the UFC Fight Night event for the third time. UFC Fight Night featured Brad Tavares facing Marc-André Barriault in the middleweight bout. Nevertheless, Tavares withdrew due to undisclosed reasons, resulting in the cancellation of the face-off with Sione Barbosa.

Meanwhile, a heavyweight bout between Alvin Hines and Allen Frye Jr. was originally scheduled for the event. Frye Jr. withdrew for undisclosed reasons, and RJ Harris took his place.

Background and Professional MMA Careers of Both Fighters

Dricus Du Plessis

Dricus Du Plessis was born in South Africa and began his judo training at age 5. Du Plessis grew up training in wrestling and kickboxing, building a strong foundation in combat sports. In particular, he won a gold medal in kickboxing at the WAKO World Championships, becoming South Africa’s first medallist. However, he chose to switch to mixed martial arts. He has competed in professional MMA since 2013 and is a South African mixed martial artist.

In addition, he practiced martial arts from a young age. He played rugby at school and now supports the Springboks, South Africa’s national rugby team. Dricus Du Plessis recorded four consecutive wins between 2013 and 2014. He suffered a defeat to Garreth McLellan via submission. After that loss, Du Plessis went on an eight-fight winning streak between 2015 and 2018. Now, Dricus du Plessis will face Kamaru Usman on the main card of the UFC event.

Kamaru Usman

Kamaru Usman was born in Auchi, Nigeria, and grew up in a supportive family. Usman had a simple childhood and developed a passion for mixed martial arts at an early age. He began his professional MMA career in 2012 with a victory over David Glover. In addition, Usman recorded 19 consecutive wins between 2013 and 2021. Then, he experienced inconsistent performances between 2022 and 2023.

His full name is Kamarudeen Usman, and he is a Nigerian-American professional mixed martial artist. He is a former freestyle wrestler and an accomplished folkstyle wrestler. His major achievements include winning The Ultimate Fighter 21. In particular, Usman is one of the greatest welterweights of all time. His notable skills include grappling, striking, and wrestling, making him one of the most well-rounded fighters in the UFC.

Event Details for UFC Fight Night

Main Event: Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman

Date: July 18, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 08:00 PM ET | 05:00 PM PT | 05:30 AM IST (Next Day)

Venue: Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, United States.

Where can I watch the Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman fight?

The UFC Fight Night will be broadcast on Paramount+, offering a thrilling, action-packed MMA experience in Canada.

Fans can watch the UFC Fight Night between Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman on TNT Sports. Every electrifying exchange from the middleweight clash will live on the TNT Sports app. UFC fans want to see the highlights and replays of UFC events.

In India, the UFC Fight Night featuring Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman will be an exciting match in the MMA world. This UFC will be streamed on the Sony LIV app and Sony Sports Network TV channels.

The UFC Fight Night will broadcast on ESPN+, featuring Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman. The UFC event can be watched with a UFC Fight Pass subscription, which provides live coverage and replays.

TNT Sports and HBO Max will watch the UFC Fight Night event in Ireland. The UFC Fight Night main event between Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman is a middleweight bout. Fans can follow the UFC event on UFC Fight Pass, which provides live coverage, replays, and exclusive fight contests.

The UFC Fight Night will air on SuperSport Action (DStv channel 226) or the DStv Stream app in South Africa. The main card features Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman for the middleweight bout.

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Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman Fight Card

Main Card

Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman (Middleweight)

Jared Cannonier vs Christian Leroy Duncan (Middleweight)

Chase Hooper vs Mitch Ramirez (Lightweight)

Tabatha Ricci vs Fatima Kline (Women’s Strawweight)

Tommy McMillen vs Alberto Montes (Featherweight)

Prelims

Austin Bashi vs Jose Miguel Delgado (Featherweight)

Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani vs Seokhyeon Ko (Welterweight)

Levi Rodrigues Jr vs Felipe Franco (Light Heavyweight)

Alden Coria vs Stewart Nicoll (Flyweight)

RJ Harris vs Alvin Hines (Heavyweight)

Anna Melisano vs Dione Barbosa (Women’s Flyweight)

Dricus Du Plessis Stats and Bio

Nationality	South African
Age	32
Height	6’0”
Reach	76”
Total Fights	26
Record	23-3-0 (9 Knockouts)

Kamaru Usman Stats and Bio

Nationality	Nigerian and American
Age	39
Height	6’0”
Reach	76”
Total Fights	25
Record	21-4-0 (9 Knockouts)

Dricus Du Plessis MMA Record

S.No	Opponents	Result	Type
1	Tshikangu Makuebo	Win	TKO (knee injury)
2	Bruno Mukulu	Win	Submission (rear-naked choke)
3	JC Lamprecht	Win	Submission (rear-naked choke)
4	Donavin Hawkey	Win	TKO (punches)
5	Garreth McLellan	Loss	Submission (guillotine choke)
6	Darren Daniel	Win	Submission (rear-naked choke)
7	Dino Bagattin	Win	Submission (rear-naked choke)
8	Bruno Mukulu	Win	Submission (rear-naked choke)
9	Martin van Staden	Win	Submission (guillotine choke)
10	Rafał Haratyk	Win	Submission (guillotine choke)
11	José Maurício da Rocha Jr.	Win	TKO (punches)
12	Yannick Bahati	Win	Submission (guillotine choke)
13	Roberto Soldić	Win	TKO (punches)
14	Roberto Soldić	Loss	KO (punches)
15	Joilton Santos	Win	TKO (punches)
16	Brendan Lesar	Win	Submission (guillotine choke)
17	Markus Perez	Win	KO (punches)
18	Trevin Giles	Win	KO (punches)
19	Brad Tavares	Win	Decision (unanimous)
20	Darren Till	Win	Submission (face crank)
21	Derek Brunson	Win	TKO (corner stoppage)
22	Robert Whittaker	Win	TKO (punches)
23	Sean Strickland	Win	Decision (split)
24	Israel Adesanya	Win	Submission (face crank)
25	Sean Strickland	Win	Decision (unanimous)
26	Khamzat Chimaev	Loss	Decision (unanimous)

Kamaru Usman’s MMA Record

S.No	Opponents	Result	Type
1	David Glover	Win	TKO (punches)
2	Jose Caceres	Loss	Submission (rear-naked choke)
3	Rashid Abdullah	Win	TKO (punches)
4	Steven Rodriguez	Win	TKO (punches)
5	Lenny Lovoto	Win	TKO (punches)
6	Marcus Hicks	Win	TKO (punches)
7	Hayder Hassan	Win	Submission (arm-triangle choke)
8	Leon Edwards	Win	Decision (unanimous)
9	Alexander Yakovlev	Win	Decision (unanimous)
10	Warlley Alves	Win	Decision (unanimous)
11	Sean Strickland	Win	Decision (unanimous)
12	Sérgio Moraes	Win	KO (punch)
13	Emil Weber Meek	Win	Decision (unanimous)
14	Demian Maia	Win	Decision (unanimous)
15	Rafael dos Anjos	Win	Decision (unanimous)
16	Tyron Woodley	Win	Decision (unanimous)
17	Colby Covington	Win	TKO (punches)
18	Jorge Masvidal	Win	Decision (unanimous)
19	Gilbert Burns	Win	TKO (punches)
20	Jorge Masvidal	Win	KO (punch)
21	Colby Covington	Win	Decision (unanimous)
22	Leon Edwards	Loss	KO (head kick)
23	Leon Edwards	Loss	Decision (majority)
24	Khamzat Chimaev	Loss	Decision (majority)
25	Joaquin Buckley	Win	Decision (unanimous)

Prediction

Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman

The upcoming UFC Fight Night will feature a middleweight bout between Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman. Dricus du Plessis is one of the top contenders in the UFC world. His initials are DDP, and fans call him “Still Knocks”. Furthermore, he has competed in the middleweight and welterweight divisions, showcasing his versatility. Du Plessis became the first South African to win a UFC championship.

Dricus Du Plessis is known for his stronger submission skills compared with his other techniques. He will be eager to face Kamaru Usman in the middleweight bout.

On the flip side, Kamaru Usman is an experienced, elite-level UFC fighter. He has competed in both the middleweight and welterweight divisions during his MMA career. His well-rounded skill set includes wrestling, grappling, MMA, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. However, Usman became the first Nigerian-born fighter to win a UFC championship in mixed martial arts. He had earned several notable achievements and accolades throughout his MMA career, highlighting his success in the sport.

This year, Usman will face Dricus Du Plessis for a highly anticipated middleweight title. Whether Usman can return to winning form and claim another victory remains a key question. Additionally, Kamaru Usman is well known for his wrestling, decision victories, and knockout power rather than his submission game. Based on their performances, Dricus du Plessis will look to return to winning form in their anticipated event.

 The Pick: Dricus Du Plessis via Submission