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Usman moving up to middleweight to face Du Plessis on July 18

Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is moving up to the middleweight division. He will face former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of UFC Fight Night 281. The bout is scheduled for July 18 in Oklahoma City.

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The UFC officially booked the main event for UFC Oklahoma City on July 18.

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  1. Kamaru Usman moves to middleweight for July 18 fight against Dricus Du Plessis

    Former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman is moving up to the middleweight division. He will face former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis in the main event of UFC Fight Night 281. The bout is scheduled for July 18 in Oklahoma City.

    What's confirmed:

    • Kamaru Usman and Dricus Du Plessis will headline UFC Oklahoma City on July 18.
    • Usman is moving up to the middleweight division for this fight.
    • Dricus Du Plessis is a former middleweight champion.
    • Kamaru Usman is a former welterweight champion.
    • The event is designated as UFC Fight Night 281.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Dricus Du Plessis lost his title to Khamzat Chimaev last August.
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