Who does Cannon Fight Lab's model pick to win the UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman main event?

The model picks Brad Tavares at 81% confidence (3 of 3 models agree). Verdicts are generated from cardio score, takedown defense, and record-based factors validated against 8,000+ historical UFC fights.

How many fights are on the UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman card?

12 fights are currently scheduled, with model verdicts published on 9 of them. See the full card with every pick above.

UFC Card Predictions

UFC Fight Night: Du Plessis vs. Usman Predictions

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA · 12 fights

Model read on this card Main event: Brad Tavares · 81% confidence · 3/3 models agree. Verdicts published on 9 of 12 fights.

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Full card & model picks

Brad Tavares vs Marc-Andre Barriault MainMiddleweight	Brad Tavares81% · 3/3
Dricus Du Plessis vs Kamaru Usman MainMiddleweight	Dricus Du Plessis80% · 4/4
Chase Hooper vs Mitch Ramirez Lightweight	Chase Hooper82% · 3/3
Jared Cannonier vs Christian Leroy Duncan Middleweight	Christian Leroy Duncan67% · 3/3
Kevin Holland vs Jacobe Smith Welterweight	Jacobe Smith53% · 3/3
Tabatha Ricci vs Fatima Kline Strawweight	Fatima Kline59% · 3/3
Tommy McMillen vs Alberto Montes Featherweight	Verdict pending
Veronica Hardy vs Dione Barbosa Flyweight	Veronica Hardy58% · 3/3
Austin Bashi vs Jose Delgado Featherweight	Austin Bashi65% · 3/3
Allen Frye Jr. vs Alvin Hines Heavyweight	Verdict pending
Levi Rodrigues Jr. vs Felipe Franco Light Heavyweight	Verdict pending
Alden Coria vs Stewart Nicoll Flyweight	Alden Coria82% · 3/3

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