Kamaru Usman: ‘It’s either Sean Strickland or Islam’ Makhachev next with UFC Oklahoma City upset win
Kamaru Usman eyes a potential two-division championship path following his recent performance at UFC Oklahoma City.
What happened
Kamaru Usman competed against Dricus du Plessis in the main event of the UFC Fight Night held in Oklahoma City on July 18, 2026. Prior to the event, coverage highlighted Usman's ambition to secure a two-division title, with the fighter identifying Sean Strickland or Islam Makhachev as potential future opponents.
Extensive coverage from outlets including Yahoo Sports, MMA Fighting, CBS Sports, and Sherdog focused on fight previews, betting odds, and live result tracking. Reports noted lopsided prediction markets leading up to the bout, with analysts evaluating the potential impact of the fighters' age and experience.
Coverage does not yet specify the long-term scheduling of future title bouts for Usman. The status of potential matchups against Sean Strickland or Islam Makhachev remains subject to further official announcements.
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Who reported it (19)
- UFC Fight Night Du Plessis vs. Usman Bleacher Report · 44d ago
- UFC Oklahoma City live results, highlights and play-by-play Yahoo Sports · 44d ago
- UFC Fight Night odds, lines, predictions, time: Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman picks by elite MMA expert CBS Sports · 44d ago
- LIVE UFC Oklahoma City: Du Plessis vs. Usman Results & Highlights Yahoo Sports · 44d ago
- UFC Oklahoma City Start Time, Full Fight Card Details Yahoo Sports · 44d ago
- UFC Prediction Markets Lopsided for Du Plessis vs. Usman Sports Illustrated · 44d ago
- Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman Predictions, Picks & Odds for UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City Yahoo Sports · 44d ago
- UFC Oklahoma City Results: DDP vs. Usman MMA Fighting · 44d ago
- UFC OKC Prime Picks: Why youth could be the winning bet Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Main Card Results UFC.com · 45d ago
- UFC Oklahoma City: Start time, streaming info & full fight card Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- Preview: UFC Oklahoma City ‘Du Plessis vs. Usman’ Sherdog · 45d ago
- UFC OKC’s Kamaru Usman aiming for a chance to become two-division champion MMA Mania · 45d ago
- UFC Fight Night odds, picks: MMA analyst releases selections for du Plessis vs. Usman and other bouts for July 18 event SportsLine · 45d ago
- Preview: UFC Oklahoma City ‘Du Plessis vs. Usman’ Sherdog · 45d ago
- UFC OKC’s Kamaru Usman aiming for a chance to become two-division champion Yahoo Sports · 45d ago
- UFC Oklahoma City best betting props, parlays and picks MMA Mania · 45d ago
- Preview: UFC Oklahoma City ‘Du Plessis vs. Usman’ Sherdog · 45d ago
- Kamaru Usman: ‘It’s either Sean Strickland or Islam’ Makhachev next with UFC Oklahoma City upset win MMA Fighting · 45d ago
Questions people are asking
Who did Kamaru Usman fight at UFC Oklahoma City?
Kamaru Usman fought Dricus du Plessis in the event's main card.
What is Kamaru Usman's stated goal?
Usman has expressed an interest in becoming a two-division champion.
Who are the potential future opponents mentioned by Usman?
Usman identified Sean Strickland or Islam Makhachev as potential next opponents.
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