UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman Full Fight Card, Date & Details
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman
United States
Main Card • Final
South Africa
R5, 5:00
Fight of the Night
Nigeria
England
R3, 5:00
R1, 2:15
R3, 5:00
Brazil
R3, 3:29
Performance of the Night
Venezuela
Prelims • Final
Mexico
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
South Korea
R2, 1:40
Performance of the Night
R3, 5:00
R3, 5:00
Australia
R1, 1:40
Finish Bonus
R1, 4:04
Finish Bonus
Official Event Results
$100k FOTN
$25k Bonus
Official Post-Fight Bonus Awards
Post-Fight Bonus Recipients
Fight of the Night: Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman were awarded elevated $100,000 bonuses for their five-round middleweight main event battle.
Performance of the Night: Tommy McMillen and Felipe Franco each earned elevated $100,000 performance bonuses for their respective knockout stoppages.
Additional Finish Bonuses: Non-headlining stoppage winners RJ Harris and Dione Barbosa each collected an additional $25,000 finish bonus. Chase Hooper was ineligible for a finish bonus due to missing weight (157.5 lb).
Reported Payouts & Disclosed Purses
Fighter Purses & Total Payout Estimates
| Fighter | Result | Base Purse | Win / Finish Bonus | Performance Bonus | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WIN | $500,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $700,000 | |
| LOSS | $500,000 | — | $100,000 | $600,000 | |
| WIN | $50,000 | $50,000 | — | $100,000 | |
| LOSS | $110,000 | — | — | $110,000 | |
| WIN | $32,000 | $40,000 | — | $72,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $24,000 | $24,000 | — | $48,000 | |
| LOSS | $45,000 | — | — | $45,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $100,000 | $132,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | — | $28,000 | |
| LOSS | $20,000 | — | — | $20,000 | |
| WIN | $12,000 | $12,000 | — | $24,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $14,000 | $14,000 | $100,000 | $128,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $9,600 | $12,000 | — | $21,600 | |
| LOSS | $12,400 | — | — | $12,400 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | — | $32,000 | |
| LOSS | $12,000 | — | — | $12,000 | |
| WIN | $10,000 | $10,000 | $25,000 | $45,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | |
| WIN | $16,000 | $16,000 | $25,000 | $57,000 | |
| LOSS | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 |
*Disclosed purses and estimated payouts based on state athletic commission guidelines and promotional agreements. Chase Hooper was fined 20% of his purse ($8,000) for missing the lightweight limit (157.5 lb), with the penalty transferred to opponent Mitch Ramirez; Hooper was also deemed ineligible for a finish bonus. Ezra Elliott forfeited 20% ($2,400) of his base purse to Damien Anderson for weighing in at 147.5 lb. Total estimates include official promotional $100,000 post-fight bonuses and $25,000 finish bonuses.
Historic UFC Records Set
Promotional Records Established at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman set the all-time combat sports gate record for the state of Oklahoma, generating $3,187,383 at the Paycom Center.
The event established an all-time UFC Oklahoma attendance record with 17,173 fans, surpassing the previous benchmark set at UFC Fight Night: Chiesa vs. Lee in 2017.
The promotion awarded expanded $100,000 post-fight bonuses for Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night, accompanied by supplemental $25,000 finish bonuses.
Tommy McMillen attempted 517 total strikes and landed 252 significant strikes before finishing Alberto Montes, recording one of the highest striking outputs in featherweight history.
Ezra Elliott completed 12 takedowns against Damien Anderson, setting the highest takedown tally recorded in a three-round 2026 UFC bout.
Elliott controlled Anderson on the canvas for 11 minutes and 1 second across 15 total minutes (73.4% control rate), a top promotional control benchmark for the year.
Dricus Du Plessis set a new personal promotional high for significant strikes landed over 25 minutes, connecting with 136 against Kamaru Usman.
The card ended the UFC’s nine-year absence from Oklahoma City, marking the promotion’s third overall visit to the market since its inception.
Short-notice newcomer RJ Harris stopped Alvin Hines by single punch in 1:40 of the opening round, securing a $25,000 promotional finish bonus in his Octagon debut.
Fatima Kline went 7-for-9 on takedowns against ranked contender Tabatha Ricci, recording the second-most takedowns in a modern strawweight fight.
Christian Leroy Duncan scored the biggest upset on the card (+140 underdog) by shutting down perennial top contender Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision.
Felipe Franco outstruck Levi Rodrigues Jr. 39 to 11 in significant strikes before finishing the bout via strikes at 1:40 of round 2 to collect a $100,000 performance award.
When and where did UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman take place?
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman took place on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Who won the main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman?
Dricus Du Plessis defeated Kamaru Usman via unanimous decision (49–46, 50–45, 49–46) after five hard-fought rounds in their middleweight showdown.
Who won the co-main event?
England’s Christian Leroy Duncan defeated veteran former title challenger Jared Cannonier via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 29–28).
Who won the post-fight bonuses at UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman?
Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman earned the Fight of the Night ($100,000 each). Tommy McMillen and Felipe Franco earned Performance of the Night ($100,000 each). Additional $25,000 finish bonuses went to RJ Harris and Dione Barbosa.
Did any fighters miss weight for this event?
Yes. Chase Hooper weighed in at 157.5 lbs (1.5 lbs over the lightweight limit) and forfeited 20% of his purse to Mitch Ramirez. Promotional newcomer Ezra Elliott weighed in at 147.5 lbs (1.5 lbs over the featherweight limit) and forfeited a percentage of his purse to Damien Anderson.
What was the attendance and live gate for the event?
The event drew an official crowd of 17,173 fans and generated a live gate of $3,187,383, setting an all-time record for UFC events held in Oklahoma.
How did Chase Hooper defeat Mitch Ramirez?
Chase Hooper defeated Mitch Ramirez by rear-naked choke submission at 2:15 of Round 1 in their catchweight bout.
How was the event broadcast in the United States?
Both the preliminary bouts and the main card were streamed live across the United States exclusively on Paramount+.
How did Fatima Kline defeat Tabatha Ricci?
Fatima Kline secured a sweep on the judges’ scorecards, winning via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) behind 7 completed takedowns and 5 minutes of ground control.
Who were the commentators and cage announcer for the card?
The broadcast featured play-by-play caller Jon Anik alongside color analysts Daniel Cormier and Paul Felder, with Bruce Buffer serving as the Octagon announcer.
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