Four preliminary bouts announced for UFC Oklahoma City on July 18

The UFC has announced four preliminary matchups for an event scheduled in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on July 18. At middleweight, Brad Tavares (16-12 UFC) will meet Marc-Andre Barriault (6-10 UFC). In the heavyweight division, Alvin Hines (0-1 UFC) faces Allen Fray Jr. (0-1 UFC). At women's bantamweight, Dione Barbosa (3-2 UFC) takes on Veronica Hardy (5-5 UFC). Finally, at women's strawweight, Amanda Ribas (7-6 UFC) is matched against Fatima Kline (3-1 UFC). The main event and main card fighters have not yet been revealed. Sources for the announcement include Marcel Dorff and Alex Behunin.