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UFC Oklahoma City weigh-in results: Chase Hooper, another misses weight

UFC Fight Night 281 in Oklahoma City kicks off with a high-stakes clash between Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman.

By · Published July 20, 2026 at 14:46 UTC · Updated July 20, 2026 at 23:26 UTC

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  3. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 26.
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Source diversity sample: FOX Sports · Yahoo Sports · Sherdog · CBS Sports · Sports Illustrated · UFC.com · RotoWire · AL.com.

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📍 How it ended

The UFC Oklahoma City event featured a matchup between Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman. Coverage transitioned from weigh-in results to the fight's play-by-play, highlights, and final results.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

What happened

UFC Oklahoma City, also known as UFC Fight Night 281, is featuring a main event between Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman. Official weigh-ins and ceremonial face-offs have taken place as part of the event preparations.

Coverage from Yahoo Sports, Sherdog, and UFC.com emphasizes the matchup between the two former champions, with some reports highlighting Kamaru Usman's mindset and the role of youth in betting picks. Betting and streaming information is being widely detailed by CBS Sports, FOX Sports, and Sports Illustrated.

Attention now shifts to the fight results and round scoring as the event progresses in Oklahoma City.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 44d ago.

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Questions people are asking

Who is fighting in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City?

The main event features Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman.

What is the alternative name for this event?

The event is also referred to as UFC Fight Night 281.

Where is the event taking place?

The event is taking place in Oklahoma City.

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