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Sooners Shine in Vegas Season Opener – University of Oklahoma
The Sooners took home event titles on two events and in the all-around. Faith Torrez claimed a share of the all-around title with a career-high 39.625. Torrez also took home a share of the beam title with a 9.95. Ragan Smith shared the beam title with Torrez with a matching 9.95. Jordan Bowers claimed the floor title with a 9.925, one of just two athletes to earn a 9.9-plus on the event Friday evening. Michigan State’s Sage Kellerman earned the vault title with a perfect 10 and Kentucky’s Raena Worley won the bars title with a 9.975.
The Sooners opened with a 49.350 on vault, thanks to a pair of 9.9s from Jordan Bowers and Hannah Scheible. Audrey Davis started the rotation strong with a 9.850 on her Yurchenko 1.5, followed by a stuck front-pink-half from Scheible in her Sooner debut. LeVasseur earned a 9.800 in the No. 3 spot, followed by Bowers’ 9.9. Freshman Keira Wells made her debut in the Crimson and Cream with a 9.850. Torrez anchored with a 9.850 of her own on a huge Yurchenko 1.5.
Tied for first after the first rotation with Kentucky, the Sooners used a big 49.625 to take the lead with a 98.975 at the halfway point. LeVasseur showcased her new dismount with a stuck landing for a 9.925 in the leadoff spot. Following her was Danae Fletcher with another stuck dismount for a 9.9. Torrez showed off her beautiful double layout dismount in the No. 3 spot for a 9.95 and Ragan Smith added a 9.95 of her own with a stick on the landing. Davis showed why she’s one of the best bar workers in the nation with gorgeous handstands and a sky-high piked Jaegar for a 9.9. Bowers anchored the incredible rotation with a 9.9 of her own.
In the third rotation, OU extended its lead with a 49.475 on beam. Davis led off the beam squad with a stuck dismount for a 9.875. Making her debut on beam, Wells was poised and composed showing off a beautiful series for a 9.825. Bowers brought the intensity and elegance in the No. 3 spot for a 9.875. The first 9.9 score of the night went to Torrez with a gorgeous performance and a stuck dismount for a 9.95. LeVasseur posted a 9.825 in the No. 5 spot, before Smith anchored with an outstanding routine and stuck dismount for a 9.95.
The Sooners closed out the meet with a 49.350 on floor. Davis led off her third event with a 9.875 to earn a 39.500 in the all-around. In the No. 2 spot, Fletcher tallied a 9.875 showing off her fun and energetic routine. Smith posted a 9.75 in the No. 3 spot for her Taylor Swift inspired routine. LeVasseur opened her first competition floor routine with a huge full-in and showed off her gorgeous dance skills for a 9.850 and a 39.400 all-around score. Torrez’s powerful tumbling and charisma on floor was showcased as she earned a 9.875 in the No. 5 spot. Bowers anchored with a 9.925 showing off her sky-high double pike and intense choreography.
UP NEXT
The Sooners will travel to West Valley City, Utah, for the most anticipated matchup of the season on Jan. 13 at the inaugural Sprouts Farmer’s Market Collegiate Quad. The meet will feature four top-five teams including No. 1 Oklahoma, No. 3 LSU, No. 4 Utah and No. 5 UCLA all competing on ABC at 3 p.m. CT from inside the Maverik Center.
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The UFC handed out four bonuses after Saturday’s card in Oklahoma City, including a pair to the main event fighters.
After UFC Fight Night 281, four fighters picked up an extra $100,000 for their performances at Paycom Center. Additionally, two fighters got $25,000 extra checks for finishes that weren’t bonus-winners.
Check out the list of winners below.
Dricus Du Plessis (24-3 MMA, 10-1 UFC) put on a masterful performance with a unanimous decision over former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman (21-5 MMA, 16-4 UFC), whose return to middleweight ended in failure – and him saying he didn’t want to be a sore loser, then listing about six reasons why he was being precisely that. Du Plessis frequently made Usman look slow, though the broadcast team starting in the third round lauded him for his grit. DDP’s scorecards included a 50-45, which Usman took particular exception with as part of his “I’m not a sore loser” sore loser time on the microphone with Daniel Cormier, who seemed unsure if he should feel sorry for him or be embarrassed for his assertion that he somehow was in a competitive fight.
Performance of the Night: Felipe Franco ($100,000)
Felipe Franco (11-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC) turned in a performance to remember for his first win in the UFC when he took out Levi Rodrigues (5-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) with a second-round TKO. Back at 205 pounds after a loss in his UFC debut at heavyweight, Franco mounted Rodrigues and pounded him out in the second frame.
Performance of the Night: Tommy McMillen ($100,000)
Tommy McMillen (11-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) looked like a star has been born when he set a new promotional record for significant strikes in a three-round featherweight fight. And thought he took a few licks himself from Alberto Montes (11-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC), he put him away with about 90 seconds left in the fight after a torrid of standup punishment.
Finish bonus: R.J. Harris ($25,000)
R.J. Harris (6-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) had a stellar debut in the UFC at heavyweight when he drilled Alvin Hines (7-2 MMA, 0-2 UFC) with an uppercut in the first round that took him off his feet. Harris was on him in the bat of an eye and a few punches later had a stoppage in 100 seconds.
Finish bonus: Dione Barbosa ($25,000)
Dione Barbosa (10-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC) made things look easy against Alice Melisano (6-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC). Knowing her easiest path to victory was on the canvas, she took the UFC newcomer and “TUF” grad down right away, then worked her way to an eventual rear-naked choke finish in the opening round. Barbosa was the second biggest betting favorite on the card at 7-1.
The Oklahoma Sooners surprised the college football world with their breakthrough 2025 season. The Sooners made the College Football Playoff after a 6-7 season in 2024.
The Sooners navigated one of the toughest schedules in college football and still finished the regular season with a 10-2 record. With another offseason of development and the return of several key contributors, expectations are high around Norman heading into 2026. However, that optimism has not carried over to the national conversation.
ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) projects the Sooners will finish with a 7-5 record this season. Despite that projection, FPI still ranks Oklahoma as the No. 12 team in the country. That disrespect likely comes from the up-and-down tenure under head coach Brent Venables. So far, he’s had two double-digit-win seasons, while also having two losing seasons. Oklahoma hadn’t had a losing season since 1998 until Venables took over before the 2022 season.
On3’s Ari Wasserman said that Oklahoma has been overlooked nationally on his show with Andy Staples.
Oklahoma has already shown it can compete at the highest level after making the College Football Playoff in its first season as an SEC member. Now, the challenge is proving that last season was not just a one-year breakthrough.
With a talented roster, an elite defense, and key players returning, the Sooners have the opportunity to exceed national expectations and establish themselves as a consistent contender in the SEC.
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Du Plessis returns to the Octagon for the first time since losing his middleweight title to Khamzat Chimaev last August. Standing across from him is Usman, a former welterweight champion who defended his title five times, with signature wins over Jorge Masvidal and Colby Covington. The pair headline a stacked card filled with rising contenders and can’t-miss prospects.
Where To Watch UFC Oklahoma City
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