UFC officially announces Du Plessis vs. Usman fight. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram/UFC
Kamaru Usman has moved up a weight class in search of joining the group of double champions in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. However, despite his victorious career, the Nigerian arrives as a big underdog for the duel. The former champion faces Dricus du Plessis in the main event of UFC Oklahoma , this Saturday (18). According to bookmakers, the 'Nigerian Nightmare' has little chance of surprising the current middleweight champion (up to 83,9 kg).
According to Stake , Usman is the underdog in the match. A victory for the Nigerian pays 2,88 for every real bet, meaning a R$100 bet would yield R$288 if he wins. On the other hand, someone investing the same amount on Du Plessis would receive R$142 if the South African wins.
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Former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis boasts a professional record of 23 wins and three losses. Meanwhile, Kamaru Usman , former welterweight champion (up to 77 kg), has 21 wins and four losses in his career.
Jared Cannonier (3,60) x Christian Leroy Duncan (1,29)
Cannonier focused before fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In the co-main event, Christian Leroy Duncan is the favorite against former middleweight title challenger Jared Cannonier . According to the official UFC betting site in Brazil , a R$100 bet on the Englishman would yield R$129 if he wins. On the other hand, those who bet the same amount on the underdog could receive R$360 if the American wins.
Tabatha Ricci (4,50) x Fatima Kline (1,21)
Tabatha makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
Tabatha Ricci , the only Brazilian representative on the main card, is considered the underdog in her strawweight bout (up to 52,1 kg) against Fatima Kline . A victory for the Brazilian pays R$ 4,50 for every real bet, while a win for the American pays R$ 1,21.
Levi Rodrigues Jr (1,61) x Felipe Negão (2,33)
In a duel between Brazilians on the preliminary card, Levi Rodrigues Jr. enters as the favorite against Felipe Negão . Undefeated with five wins in professional MMA, Levi has odds of 1,61 — which means a return of R$ 161 on a R$ 100 bet in case of victory. Those who bet on Felipe will receive R$ 233 for every R$ 100 invested.
Dione Barbosa (1,17) x Anna Melisano (5,25)
Dione makes weight and confirms fight in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC
In the first fight on the card involving Brazilians, Dione Barbosa , who is seeking her second victory in 2026, is considered the favorite against Anna Melisano . The Brazilian has odds of 1,17, while her rival is listed at 5,25.
Technical details for UFC Oklahoma
Date: July 18 of 2026
Time: From 18pm (Brasília time)
Location: Paycom Center, Oklahoma, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time, Paramount+ (entire card) on TV and internet.
Check out the odds for UFC Oklahoma.
MAIN CARD (21pm Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Dricus du Plessis (1,42 m) x Kamaru Usman (2,88 m)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Jared Cannonier (3,60 m) x Christian Leroy Duncan (1,29 m)
Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg): Chase Hooper (1,28 m) x Mitch Ramirez (3,70 m)
Strawweight (up to 52,2 kg): Tabatha Ricci (4,50) x Fatima Kline (1,21)
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Tommy McMillen (1,61 m) vs. Alberto Montes (2,32 m)
PRELIMINARY CARD (18pm Brasília time)
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Austin Bashi (1,95) x Jose Miguel Delgado (1,86)
Middleweight (up to 77,1 kg): Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani (2,70 m) vs. Seok Hyeon Ko (1,47 m)
Light heavyweight (up to 93 kg): Levi Rodrigues Jr (1,61 m) vs. Felipe Negão (2,33 m)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alden Coria (1,10) x Stewart Nicoll (8,00)
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): RJ Harris (2,18 m) vs. Alvin Hines (1,68 m)
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Anna Melisano (5,25) vs. Dione Barbosa (1,17)
Featherweight (up to 65,8 kg): Ezra Elliott (2,08 m) vs. Damien Anderson (1,75 m)
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