Kamaru Usman fans in a state of panic after UFC Oklahoma staredown - ‘Size difference is ridiculous’
UFC fans are expressing concern over the significant physical size difference between Kamaru Usman and Dricus Du Plessis ahead of their upcoming middleweight bout. The fight is scheduled for July 18, 2026, in Oklahoma City.
Why it matters
The physical disparity between fighters is a major talking point in combat sports, influencing betting odds and fan expectations for the match outcome.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just a couple of days in front of the UFC Oklahoma main event, headlined by the Dricus Du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman middleweight showdown, going down this Sat. night (July 18, 2026) at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Fans on social media were aghast by the “ridiculous” size difference.
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Perhaps that’s why Usman, a former welterweight champion, “didn’t want to sign the contract.”
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