UFC Oklahoma City locks in late undercard addition as Dricus du Plessis vs. Kamaru Usman headlines Paycom Center

UFC Oklahoma City is shaping up as a showcase of both established star power and brand-new UFC arrivals. Saturday’s main event at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City features a middleweight headliner between former champion Dricus du Plessis and former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, a matchup that draws attention because it brings two long-tenured title resume holders into the same weight-class storyline.

The undercard, however, is where the next wave of UFC talent is most concentrated. Yahoo Sports reported that two undefeated prospects will make their UFC debuts at the event this weekend, indicating the promotion’s intent to test emerging contenders quickly in front of a larger, mainstream audience than typical regional or earlier-performance stages.

On Tuesday, MMA Fighting confirmed that a late addition fight between undefeated prospects will join the undercard. The matchup pairs Damien Anderson against Ezra Elliott in a featherweight bout, giving both men another chance to translate an unbeaten record into UFC-level credibility before the opening bell of their UFC careers.

While the late addition changes the event’s exact shape, the bigger picture is straightforward: UFC Oklahoma City is being built as a mix of marquee veteran competition and a prospect pipeline. For fans, the main event provides the headline, but the undercard offers the clearest read on which undefeated profiles can handle the transition into the sport’s biggest platform.

Du Plessis vs. Usman also adds an extra layer of cross-division intrigue. The fight headline comes from the fact that each competitor is identified by prior championship status in different weight classes, which typically raises the bar for how quickly a fighter adapts stylistically and tactically when facing opponents with different physical dimensions and game plans.

For now, beyond the confirmation that Anderson-Elliott is slated for the undercard and that multiple undefeated prospects are involved, key specifics such as the remaining full card and any last-minute alterations are not included in the available reporting. As fight week continues, bettors and fans alike will want to check the UFC’s official event listing for the final order of bouts and any procedural updates.

The next watch is whether the UFC debuts hold up under pressure. UFC debut fights can reveal how a prospect manages nerves, pacing, and shot selection against opponents who already know how to win at the highest level, even when both fighters enter undefeated. With two unbeaten narratives already in play, any early momentum will likely shape how quickly the promotion decides what each newcomer should do next.