The UFC heads to the Paycom Heart in Oklahoma Metropolis on July 18 for UFC Battle Evening 281. This occasion marks the corporate’s third go to to Oklahoma Metropolis.
In the primary occasion, former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis returns to the octagon to lock horns with former welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman, who’s once more shifting as much as 185 kilos in pursuit of two-division glory earlier than doubtlessly retiring.
A victory on this combat might put both former champion subsequent in line for a title shot.
The co-main occasion of the night time incorporates a middleweight showdown between Jared Cannonier and Christian Leroy Duncan.
Duncan is using a four-fight win streak within the UFC and boasts wins over Roman Dolidze and Marco Tulio, amongst others.
However, Cannonier is coming off a loss to Michael Page and has misplaced three of his previous 4 fights.
Earlier than the UFC Oklahoma Metropolis predominant card, there are 7 prelim bouts. Keep tuned with LowKickMMA for the prelim outcomes.
UFC Oklahoma Metropolis Prelims: Outcomes and Highlights
Ezra Elliott defeated Damien Anderson by unanimous resolution (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Alden Coria defeated Stewart Nicoll through unanimous resolution at UFC Oklahoma Metropolis (30-27, 30,27, 29-28)
RJ Harris defeated Alvin Hines by TKO (Spherical 1, 1:40)
Dione Barbosa defeated Anna Melisano by submission (through rare-naked choke in Spherical 1, 4:04)
