UFC Fight Night Free Live Streaming Online: Watch Telecast of Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman and Other Fights on TV in India
Catch all the live streaming and telecast details for UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman today, July 18, 2026. Discover where to watch this highly anticipated middleweight clash between former champions Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman across India (SonyLIV, Sony Ten), USA (Paramount+), and Australia (Paramount+, Channel 10), along with precise match.
Mixed Martial Arts fans across the globe are gearing up for a thrilling night of action as Dricus Du Plessis takes on Kamaru Usman in the main event of UFC Fight Night 281 today, July 18, 2026. This pivotal middleweight showdown, featuring two former champions, promises fireworks from the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, USA.Ā Conor McGregor's MMA Return Ends in 69-Second Knee Injury Against Max Holloway at UFC 329.
Dricus Du Plessis (23-3-0), the former middleweight titleholder and currently ranked No. 2 in the division, faces a formidable challenge in Kamaru Usman (21-4-0), the former welterweight king and No. 9 ranked welterweight, who is moving up to middleweight for this contest. Du Plessis, a former champion who defeated Sean Strickland to claim the middleweight title, adds significant title implications to this five-round main event. Usman, at 39 years old, will look to leverage his experience against the younger, powerful Du Plessis.
UFC Fight Night:Ā MatchĀ Card
The main event is supported by a stacked card featuring exciting matchups across various weight classes. Here's a look at the confirmed main card bouts:
Middleweight Bout: Dricus Du Plessis vsĀ Kamaru Usman
Middleweight Bout: Jared Cannonier vsĀ Christian Leroy Duncan
Lightweight Bout: Chase Hooper vs Mitch Ramirez
Women's Strawweight Bout: Tabatha Ricci vs Fatima Kline
Featherweight Bout: Tommy McMillen vs Alberto Montes
Match Timings (July 18, 2026 - July 19, 2026)
Catch all the action live with the following timings:
| Region | Event Start (Prelims) | Main Card Start |
|---|---|---|
| USA | 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT | 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT |
| India | 2:30 AM IST (July 19) | 5:30 AM IST (July 19) |
| Australia (Sydney) | 7:00 AM AEST (July 19) | 10:00 AM AEST (July 19) |
Live Streaming and TV Telecast Details
Hereās how you can tune in to UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs KamaruĀ Usman inĀ India
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) holds the exclusive broadcast rights for UFC in India and the Indian subcontinent through 2028. This includes all UFC Fight Nights.Ā Dustin Poirier Arrested: Former UFC Star Taken Into Custody at Atlanta Airport on Public Intoxication Charge.
- TV Channels: Sony Ten 2 (English), Sony Ten 3 (Hindi), Sony Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu)
- Streaming: Sony LIV
Don't miss a moment of the action as Du Plessis and Usman battle it out in what promises to be a memorable night for MMA enthusiasts worldwide. Tune in to see who gains crucial momentum in the middleweight division.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jul 19, 2026 04:15 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
