400 tickets were sold to a closed circuit viewing party at the Arena's Ballroom, making the number of total fans inside the building 17,831.

Total sales topped the previous Acer Arena record held by Iron Maiden.

[5] A bout between Nate Marquardt and Chael Sonnen which was expected to take place on this card was moved to UFC 109.

[10] However, a shoulder injury forced Sinosic out of the fight on 18 February, and bout was pulled from the card as a result.

[11] Additionally, Ben Rothwell was sidelined by an illness, leading to Australian veteran Anthony Perosh stepping in to face Mirko Cro Cop.