Multiple bouts announced for UFC Oklahoma City event on July 18

The UFC has announced several preliminary fights for their Oklahoma City event scheduled for July 18. Brad Tavares (16-12 UFC) will face Marc-Andre Barriault (6-10 UFC) at middleweight. In the heavyweight division, Alvin Hines (0-1 UFC) meets Allen Crowder Jr. (0-1 UFC). At women's bantamweight, Dione Barbosa (3-2 UFC) takes on Veronica Hardy (5-5 UFC). Additionally, Amanda Ribas (7-6 UFC) will fight Fatima Kline (3-1 UFC) at women's strawweight. The main event for this card has not yet been announced.