Kamaru Usman: ‘It’s either Sean Strickland or Islam’ Makhachev next with UFC Oklahoma City upset win
Kamaru Usman targets a two-division championship run following his upcoming bout at UFC Oklahoma City.
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Kamaru Usman is scheduled to face Du Plessis at UFC Oklahoma City on July 18. Coverage from MMA Mania, Sherdog, and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the event's fight card and streaming details.
SportsLine and MMA Mania are focusing on betting props, parlays, and analyst picks for the Du Plessis vs. Attention remains on the outcome of the July 18 event and whether Usman can advance toward his goal of becoming a two-division champion.
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Quick answers
Who is Kamaru Usman fighting at UFC Oklahoma City?
Kamaru Usman is facing Du Plessis.
Which fighters does Usman want to face next?
Usman has named Sean Strickland and Islam Makhachev as potential next opponents.
When is the UFC Oklahoma City event taking place?
The event is scheduled for July 18.
Coverage (6)
- UFC OKC’s Kamaru Usman aiming for a chance to become two-division champion MMA Mania · 5h ago
- UFC Fight Night odds, picks: MMA analyst releases selections for du Plessis vs. Usman and other bouts for July 18 event SportsLine · 5h ago
- UFC Oklahoma City: Start time, streaming info & full fight card Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Preview: UFC Oklahoma City ‘Du Plessis vs. Usman’ Sherdog · 5h ago
- UFC Oklahoma City best betting props, parlays and picks MMA Mania · 5h ago
- Preview: UFC Oklahoma City ‘Du Plessis vs. Usman’ Sherdog · 5h ago
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