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UFC Oklahoma City weigh-in results: Chase Hooper, another misses weight

UFC Fight Night in Oklahoma City kicks off with a high-stakes clash between Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman amidst weigh-in complications.

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📍 How it ended

The event progressed from official weigh-ins to the fight card, featuring a matchup between Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman. Coverage shifted toward live updates and round-by-round results for the bout.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion regarding the missed weights mentioned in previous reports.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

What happened

The UFC has arrived in Oklahoma City for a Fight Night featuring a main event between Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman. During the weigh-in process, Chase Hooper and one other unnamed fighter failed to make weight.

Coverage from MMA Fighting, UFC.com, and Yahoo Sports highlights the ceremonial weigh-ins and the psychological state of the fighters, including Usman's 'Braveheart' approach and du Plessis's statements on losing. Other outlets, including CBS Sports and Sports Illustrated, are focused on betting odds and viewing options via Paramount+.

Attention now shifts to the live results and round-by-round updates of the du Plessis vs. Usman bout as reported by MMA Junkie.

Synthesized by Newsylist from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 43d ago.

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Questions people are asking

Who missed weight at the UFC Oklahoma City weigh-ins?

Chase Hooper and one other fighter missed weight.

Who are the featured fighters for the main event?

The main event features Dricus du Plessis and Kamaru Usman.

Where can viewers watch the event?

According to CBS Sports, the event is available to watch on Paramount+.

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People, places & organizations

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Topics

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