Changes To Fight Night Event Scheduled For July 18 In Oklahoma City
Ahead of UFC’s trip to Oklahoma City, headlined by a middleweight matchup between former champions Dricus Du Plessis and Kamaru Usman, a couple changes have come to the card.
Due to injury, Kevin Holland has been removed from his matchup with Jacobe Smith, As a result, this bout has been removed from the card.
RJ Harris replacing Allen Frye and will face Alvin Hines in a heavyweight matchup. Harris boasts a 5-0 record with four finishes, including three submissions.
Additionally, due to injury, Veronica Hardy has been removed from her flyweight matchup against Dione Barbosa. Replacing her is newcomer Anna Melisano from Birmingham, Alabama. Melisano arrives coming off five consecutive wins, three of which came via finish.
A featherweight bout between UFC newcomers Ezra Elliott and Damien Anderson has been added to the card. Both athletes are undefeated with a 100 percent finishing rate.
UFC FIGHT NIGHT: DU PLESSIS vs USMAN takes place Saturday, July 18 from Paycom Center in Oklahoma City
