Fight card & results

• Dricus du Plessisdef.Kamaru Usman

  MiddleweightDecision (unanimous) (50–45, 49–46, 49–46)R55:00

• Christian Leroy Duncandef.Jared Cannonier

  MiddleweightDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)R35:00

• Chase Hooperdef.Mitch Ramirez

  Catchweight (157.5 lb)Submission (rear-naked choke)R12:15

• Fatima Klinedef.Tabatha Ricci

  Women's StrawweightDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27)R35:00

• Tommy McMillendef.Alberto Montes

  FeatherweightTKO (punches)R33:29

• Jose Miguel Delgadodef.Austin Bashi

  FeatherweightDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)R35:00

• Jean-Paul Lebosnoyanidef.Ko Seok-hyeon

  WelterweightDecision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28)R35:00

• Felipe Francodef.Levi Rodrigues Jr.

  Light HeavyweightTKO (punches)R21:40

• Ezra Elliottdef.Damien Anderson

  Catchweight (147.5 lb)Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28)R35:00

• Alden Coriadef.Stewart Nicoll

  FlyweightDecision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28)R35:00

• RJ Harrisdef.Alvin Hines

  HeavyweightTKO (punches)R11:40

• Dione Barbosadef.Anna Melisano

  Women's FlyweightSubmission (rear-naked choke)R14:04

Highlights

About this card

An electric atmosphere takes over the Paycom Center as the Octagon returns to Oklahoma for UFC Fight Night 281, headlined by a legacy-defining middleweight war between former divisional kingpin Dricus du Plessis and former dominant welterweight ruler Kamaru Usman. The primary hurdle for both elite mixed martial artists is navigating the extreme strategic layers of a true cross-divisional chess match, where du Plessis must neutralize his opponent's legendary wrestling base while Usman handles the jarring transition to a heavier weight class. The objective for the South African powerhouse is to dictate a grueling, chaotic pace from the center of the cage, weaponizing his signature physical blitzes to compromise Usman's legendary defensive shell. Concurrently, the mission for Nigeria's "Nigerian Nightmare" centers on executing a clinical tactical masterclass behind his sharp, piston-like jab, blending timed level changes with heavy top control to stifle the former champion's explosive output and instantly assert himself as a premium contender in the 185-pound landscape.