Dricus Du Plessis has officially gotten UFC OKC week underway. The event is scheduled to air live on July 18 at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Dricus Du Plessis has officially kicked off fight week for UFC Oklahoma City, marking the start of a busy stretch of promotional activities ahead of the July 18 card, which airs live at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Du Plessis arrives in Oklahoma City as one of the most compelling figures in the middleweight division. The 32-year-old South African carries a 23-3-0 professional record and is currently ranked second in the middleweight division and seventh in the pound-for-pound standings. Fighting out of Team CIT in a switch stance, Du Plessis stands six-foot-one with a 76-inch reach — a physical profile that complements his well-rounded attacking style. He lands 5.18 significant strikes per minute at 48 percent accuracy, and his grappling threat is equally credible, averaging 2.22 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 0.7 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Du Plessis is ranked second at middleweight and seventh pound-for-pound, meaning his performance carries significant divisional weight
- His combination of striking volume and takedown ability makes him a matchup problem for opponents at 185 pounds
- A strong showing at UFC OKC could solidify or improve his standing in a crowded and competitive middleweight picture
