India, July 19 -- The UFC heads back to Oklahoma City for the first time in nearly a decade with a headline bout featuring two of Africa's brightest MMA stars. Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis will lock horns with ex-welterweight king Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Fight Night at the Paycom Center. The contest marks Du Plessis' first appearance since losing the middleweight title, while Usman gets another opportunity to test himself at 185 pounds after spending most of his UFC career in the welterweight division.

Both fighters arrive with impressive resumes and championship experience. Du Plessis has built a reputation for relentless pressure and knockout power, whereas Usman remains one of the most accomplished ...