For ex-champs Kamaru Usman and Dricus du Plessis, UFC Oklahoma City looks like a no-man’s land

Former UFC middleweight champions Kamaru Usman and Dricus du Plessis are both set to compete at UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City, with the event taking place around July 17, 2026. Both fighters, despite their former title-holding status, find themselves in a contender limbo rather than competing for championship gold. The article frames the OKC card as a 'no man's land' for two ex-champions trying to work their way back to title contention.