Du Plessis and Usman Make Weight at UFC Fight Night 281 Weigh-In in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY — Former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and ex-welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman both hit the scales cleanly on Friday for the UFC Fight Night 281 main event, according to official weigh-in results published by UFC.com. Du Plessis weighed 185.5 pounds and Usman 186 at the 185-pound middleweight limit. The pair meet Saturday at the Paycom Center, with the card streaming on Paramount+.
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Fri, 17 July 2026 · 2 min read
OKLAHOMA CITY — Former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and ex-welterweight titleholder Kamaru Usman both hit the scales cleanly on Friday for the UFC Fight Night 281 main event, according to official weigh-in results published by UFC.com. Du Plessis weighed 185.5 pounds and Usman 186 at the 185-pound middleweight limit. The pair meet Saturday at the Paycom Center, with the card streaming on Paramount+.
The rest of the main card also cleared, UFC.com and MMA Insight reported. Jared Cannonier (185) faces Christian Leroy Duncan (185.5); Fatima Kline (115.5) meets Tabatha Ricci (116); and Tommy McMillen (145) fights Alberto Montes (146). Two fighters missed weight: Chase Hooper (157.5, 1.5 lbs over) against Mitch Ramirez, and Ezra Elliott (147.5, 1.5 lbs over) against Damien Anderson.
Bout outcomes are **Unverified**. The fights have not taken place, and final scores will be confirmed only after Saturday's event.
The Nigeria angle is significant: Usman, born in Auchi, Edo State, headlines his first middleweight assignment since moving up from 170 pounds — a marquee test for the most decorated African-born champion in UFC history.
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## UFC Fight Night 281 Weigh-In Results: Main Card
- Dricus du Plessis (185.5) vs. Kamaru Usman (186) — main event
- Jared Cannonier (185) vs. Christian Leroy Duncan (185.5)
- Chase Hooper (157.5)* vs. Mitch Ramirez (155.5) — *missed weight by 1.5 lbs
- Fatima Kline (115.5) vs. Tabatha Ricci (116)
- Tommy McMillen (145) vs. Alberto Montes (146)
### FAQ
**When is UFC Fight Night 281?** The event takes place Saturday, 18 July 2026, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, following Friday's weigh-ins.
**Who headlines UFC Fight Night 281?** Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman in a middleweight main event.
**Are the UFC Fight Night 281 results final?** No. As of the weigh-in, bout outcomes are unverified and will be confirmed after the fights.
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