UFC Oklahoma City Sets Paycom Center Record as Highest-Grossing Event
UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman became the highest-grossing event in Paycom Center history. The announcement from TKO Group Holdings confirmed the strong financial performance of the July 18 card in Oklahoma City.
The event featured a middleweight main event between Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman along with a full slate of undercard bouts. Fans filled the arena and produced a gate that surpassed every previous show at the venue.
Paycom Center has hosted a range of major sports and entertainment events over the years. The UFC’s return delivered the largest financial return yet recorded at the building.
This result underscores the continued draw of UFC Fight Night cards in secondary markets. Strong ticket sales reflect sustained interest in the promotion’s live product even without a numbered pay-per-view event.
The success also highlights the value of matching established names such as Du Plessis and Usman in a market that has responded well to combat sports. Arena records of this kind often encourage promoters to schedule return visits.
TKO Group Holdings oversees UFC operations and noted the milestone shortly after the event concluded. The company pointed to the overall energy inside the building as a key factor in the record performance.
Future UFC events in Oklahoma City will now carry the benchmark set by this card. Promoters and local officials can point to the financial result when evaluating additional dates.
The combination of a competitive main event and a busy undercard helped drive attendance and revenue. That mix continues to prove effective for Fight Night shows outside of traditional major markets.
As the UFC evaluates its 2026 and 2027 schedules, performances like the one in Oklahoma City provide clear data on market strength. The record gate at Paycom Center adds another positive mark for the promotion’s live-event business.
