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Chael Sonnen pushes Kamaru Usman to stay at middleweight despite UFC OKC loss: "I don't think he's given himself a chance"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 21, 2026
Kamaru Usman hasn’t committed to his weight class going forward, but Chael Sonnen urges him to see things through at middleweight. Usman had his second 185-pound fight when he met Dricus du Plessis in the UFC OKC headliner. “The Nigerian Nightmare” had significant issues in the first two rounds, but he started to come alive in the third. He even threw out a barrage of punches near the end of the final frame, but it was too little too late.
Daniel Cormier doubts Dricus du Plessis gets next middleweight title shot due to history with Sean Strickland
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 21, 2026
It’s rare that two wins over someone would hurt your chances of getting a UFC title shot, but Daniel Cormier feels that’s the situation Dricus du Plessis finds himself in. Du Plessis first defeated Strickland in early 2024 to capture the middleweight gold. It was a highly competitive fight that went the distance, and “Stillknocks” edged it out via split decision. The rematch at UFC 312 was far more one-sided with du Plessis taking the clear unanimous decision win.
Israel Adesanya lauds Dricus du Plessis following win over Kamaru Usman: "It's the best I've seen Dricus look"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 21, 2026
Israel Adesanya believes the best version of Dricus du Plessis showed up at UFC OKC. Du Plessis stood across the Octagon from Kamaru Usman, who is no easy task even at the age of 39. The two former champions clashed inside the Paycom Center, and it was “Stillknocks” who had the clear early edge. Usman was even rocked by a clean knee strike upstairs, but he held on and eventually tried mounting a late comeback.
Paddy Pimblett still not championship material despite UFC 329 performance, says retired MMA star
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 21, 2026
Paddy Pimblett ultimately became the highlight of UFC 329, but one ex-MMA slugger still isn’t sold. Pimblett was featured in the co-main event of McGregor’s return to the Octagon. While “Mystic Mac’s” knee injury left fans feeling unsatisfied, those same spectators were rocking T-Mobile Arena prior to the disappointing turn of events after “The Baddy” choked out Benoit Saint Denis in under a minute.
What's next for Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman after UFC Oklahoma City?
Cole Shelton - July 20, 2026
The UFC was in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Saturday for a solid UFC Oklahoma City card. The main event saw former middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis taking on former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman in a pivotal fight at middleweight. Du Plessis was coming off a lopsided loss to Khamzat Chimaev, to lose his middleweight title. Usman, meanwhile, was moving back up to middleweight after he returned to the win column with a decision win over Joaquin Buckley at welterweight last time out.
Kamaru Usman 'grateful' in first social media statement after UFC OKC loss
Curtis Calhoun - July 20, 2026
Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman issued his first social media remarks since losing to Dricus du Plessis. Kamaru Usman’s return to the UFC middleweight division fell short last Saturday at UFC Oklahoma City. In his highly-anticipated comeback fight, Usman lost to former UFC middleweight titleholder Dricus du Plessis by unanimous decision in an instant classic battle.
Paddy Pimblett throws $14k jab at Ilia Topuria with 'collector's item' UFC White House purchase
Curtis Calhoun - July 20, 2026
UFC lightweight Paddy Pimblett took a creative path to trolling Ilia Topuria after his stunning UFC White House loss. Longtime UFC rivals Paddy Pimblett and Ilia Topuria have been in the headlines in recent weeks for producing different results in the Octagon.
Ben Askren blasts 'terrible human being' Colby Covington after mocking his 2025 health scare
Curtis Calhoun - July 20, 2026
Colby Covington used his RAF 11 post-fight press conference to mock Ben Askren’s long journey back to the wrestling mats. Colby Covington continues to find success outside of the UFC Octagon after winning the Real American Freestyle Crossover Cruiserweight championship last weekend at RAF 11. He handed top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan his first loss on the mats in an impressive performance from the three-time UFC title challenger.
Michael Page reveals upcoming fight is last on his UFC deal: 'Make them want me to come back'
Cole Shelton - July 20, 2026
Michael Page is set to fight out his UFC deal. Page is set to return at UFC Paris on September 5 against Nursulton Ruziboev in a fun middleweight fight. Page has bounced between welterweight and middleweight in the UFC, as he has said he just wants to fight. Despite being a high-profile signing, he hasn’t gotten a major push and now is set to fight out his deal.
Colby Covington reignites Kamaru Usman feud after shutting down Belal Muhammad RAF match
Curtis Calhoun - July 20, 2026
Former UFC star Colby Covington says he has ‘unfinished business’ with Kamaru Usman on the Real American Freestyle mats. Former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman lost to Dricus du Plessis after a five-round back-and-forth battle on Saturday at UFC OKC. In his middleweight return, Usman failed to make his case for a title shot as Du Plessis walked away with a nice bounce-back victory.
Cain Velasquez predicts impressive performance from Islam Makhachev at UFC 330: "He's one of the guys at the pinnacle of this sport"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 20, 2026
Cain Velasquez is backing Islam Makhachev to turn in a dominant display against Ian Machado Garry. Makhachev is scheduled to make his first welterweight title defense in the UFC 330 main event on Aug. 15. Garry will be getting his first opportunity at a UFC championship, and he’s confident in his ability to dethrone the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in MMA today.
Dricus du Plessis questions Nassourdine Imavov's fighting future amid inactivity: "It's been a while"
Fernando Quiles Jr. - July 20, 2026
Dricus du Plessis is wondering where Naassourdine Imavov has been. Imavov has long been considered the rightful No. 1 contender for the UFC Middleweight Championship, but he was passed over in favor of a grudge match between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev back in May. Strickland ended up defeating Chimaev, and now many are expecting a rematch, although UFC CEO Dana White hasn’t committed to it just yet.