Levi Rothermund
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman touches down at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on Saturday, July 18, 2026 — the promotion’s first visit to the city in nearly ten years. Headlining the card is a middleweight showdown loaded with storylines: former division champion Dricus Du Plessis, currently ranked No. 2, takes on former UFC welterweight king Kamaru Usman, who’s chasing gold in a second weight class. Tickets are on sale now, and depending on how quickly the remaining inventory moves, prices could shift fast.
Fight Card Headliners Worth Building a Trip Around
Du Plessis (23-3) built his reputation as a finisher, closing out 20 of his 23 wins by stoppage. His resume includes victories over Sean Strickland (twice), Israel Adesanya, and Robert Whittaker — a list that reads like a who’s who of recent middleweight title fights. He’s fighting out of Pretoria, South Africa, and heads into this bout looking to shut down Usman’s move up in weight while holding his ground in the Top 5.
Usman (21-4) is widely regarded as one of the greatest welterweights in UFC history, with wins over Colby Covington (twice), Jorge Masvidal (twice), and Tyron Woodley. This is only his second appearance at middleweight, and a win here would put him firmly back in title conversations — this time in a new division.
The Co-Main and Undercard Add Real Depth
The middleweight action continues underneath the main event, with Jared Cannonier (18-9) facing surging contender Christian Leroy Duncan (14-2). Cannonier, a former title challenger, brings bonus-earning wins over Gregory Rodrigues, Marvin Vettori, and Derek Brunson into his first Octagon appearance of 2026. Duncan, unbeaten in his last three and fighting out of Gloucester, England, is looking to crack the upper tier of the rankings with a statement finish.
Beyond the top two bouts, the card is stacked:
- Kevin Holland vs. Jacobe Smith — welterweight, veteran grit against an undefeated Texas prospect
- Austin Bashi vs. Jose Delgado — featherweight
- Tommy McMillen vs. Alberto Montes — featherweight, unbeaten prospect eyeing another highlight finish
- Tabatha Ricci vs. Fatima Kline — women’s strawweight
- Levi Rodrigues Jr. vs. Felipe Franco — light heavyweight, Contender Series graduate’s Octagon debut
- Alden Coria vs. Stewart Nicoll — undefeated UFC run on the line
- Allen Frye Jr. vs. Alvin Hines — heavyweight
- Chase Hooper vs. Mitch Ramirez — lightweight
- Veronica Hardy vs. Dione Barbosa — women’s flyweight
Where and When to Watch
The prelims start at 5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT, with the main card following at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The entire event streams live on Paramount+, and fans in the arena will fill out Paycom Center, which holds 19,711 for fight night.
How to Buy UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman Tickets
Official ticket sales are live now through the UFC.com tickets page, which also offers VIP experience packages for fans wanting more than a standard seat. Oklahoma City’s official visitor site confirms Ticketmaster as the primary sales channel, with a cap of eight tickets per person to keep scalping in check on the official market.
For buyers who miss the initial wave or want more seating flexibility, resale marketplaces including TickPick, TicketSqueeze, Koobit, and PromoTix currently list available inventory.
What You’ll Pay: A Look at Current Pricing
| Source | Price Range / Detail |
|---|---|
| Resale entry-level listings | $167–$199 starting price, depending on seller and tier |
| Resale average (per listing data) | $643.16 average ticket price |
| Koobit | Standard seats in upper and lower bowls, plus floor and club seats for premium buyers |
| TicketSqueeze | Reports strong current availability, though inventory can tighten as the date nears |
That gap between the entry-level price and the reported average tells its own story — cheap seats exist, but the market is already skewing expensive for anything closer to the Octagon. Floor and club seating through resale platforms like Koobit will command a real premium, so fans working with a fixed budget should lock in a purchase sooner rather than later.
Seating Snapshot
- Upper and lower bowl — standard seating, most affordable tier
- Floor and club seats — premium pricing, closest to the action
- Capacity — 19,711 at Paycom Center
FAQ: UFC Fight Night Du Plessis vs. Usman Tickets
When does UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman take place?
Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Prelims begin at 5 p.m. ET, with the main card at 8 p.m. ET.
Where can I buy tickets?
Official sales run through UFC.com and Ticketmaster, with a limit of eight tickets per buyer. Resale options are available on TickPick, TicketSqueeze, Koobit, and PromoTix.
How much are tickets right now?
Entry-level resale prices start around $167–$199, though the reported average across current listings sits closer to $643, driven up by premium floor and club seating.
Is the event available to stream?
Yes — the full card, prelims and main card, streams live on Paramount+.
Why This Card Matters Beyond the Ticket Price
A Du Plessis win keeps him firmly positioned for another crack at UFC gold and reinforces his case as the division’s most dangerous finisher outside the champion. A Usman win, on the other hand, reopens a conversation few expected: a two-division champion bid from a fighter many already consider a legend at welterweight. Add in Cannonier’s ranking defense against a hungry Duncan, and Oklahoma City’s first UFC event in a decade has the makings of a genuinely consequential night for the middleweight division — one worth locking in tickets for before the resale market climbs any higher.