Kamaru Usman is confirmed to headline UFC Oklahoma City, with the event airing live on July 18 at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.
Kamaru Usman will headline UFC Oklahoma City on July 18, with the card set to air live on Paramount+ at 8 p.m. ET.
Usman, known as "The Nigerian Nightmare," enters the event ranked eighth in the welterweight division and carries a professional record of 21-4-0. The 39-year-old American, who trains out of Kill Cliff FC, stands six feet tall with a 76-inch reach and competes out of a switch stance. A former champion, Usman remains one of the division's most complete fighters. He lands 4.36 significant strikes per minute at a 52 percent accuracy rate while also threatening consistently on the ground, averaging 2.82 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Usman's position at eighth in the welterweight rankings means a strong performance could push him back toward title contention.
- His blend of elite wrestling and sharp striking volume creates matchup problems for virtually any opponent in the division.
- A Paramount+ main event slot gives the fight significant visibility, raising the stakes for everyone on the card.
