The event was headlined by current Bellator Bantamweight World Champion Juan Archuleta making his first title defense against Sergio Pettis.

[1] The co-main was to feature a Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix Tournament quarterfinal bout between former UFC Middleweight Title contender Yoel Romero facing off against former UFC Light-Heavyweight Title contender Anthony Johnson in their debuts for the promotion after the bout was moved from Bellator 257 to this event.

[2] On April 29, it was announced that Romero had failed his medicals due to an eye issue and the bout was pulled from the card.

[4] Former Bellator Bantamweight title challenger Patchy Mix was expected to face James Gallagher.

[15] A women's flyweight bout between Valerie Loureda and Hannah Guy was set for this event, but was moved to Bellator 259.