Kamaru Usman is set to compete in the main event of UFC Oklahoma City on July 18. The card streams live at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Kamaru Usman is set to headline UFC Oklahoma City on July 18, with the card streaming live at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Usman, known as "The Nigerian Nightmare," enters the bout ranked eighth in the welterweight division. The 39-year-old American carries a professional record of 21-4-0 and trains out of Kill Cliff FC. Standing six feet tall with a 76-inch reach, the switch-stance veteran remains one of the most technically complete fighters in the 170-pound weight class. His numbers reflect that reputation: he lands 4.36 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent striking accuracy rate, while also averaging 2.82 takedowns per 15 minutes — a combination that has made him difficult to gameplan for throughout his career.
Why it matters
- Usman is currently ranked eighth at welterweight, meaning a strong performance could push him back toward title contention
- His blend of elite wrestling and sharp striking gives him stylistic advantages against a wide range of opponents
- The main event slot on a Paramount+ card signals the promotion's continued confidence in Usman as a marquee draw
An opponent for Usman has not been confirmed in the available information, leaving the full picture of the main event incomplete for now. What is clear is that the Oklahoma City card will be anchored by one of welterweight's most decorated fighters, a former long-reigning champion looking to reassert himself inside the division's top tier.
