A private ceremony was hosted an hour before the start of the card, where José Aldo was awarded the inaugural UFC Featherweight Championship belt by Dana White.

[5] Gabe Ruediger was scheduled to face Paul Kelly, but was forced off the card with a groin injury on October 25.

[7] Darren Elkins withdrew from his matchup with promotional newcomer Edson Barboza and was replaced by Mike Lullo.

[9] A formal complaint was filed with Michigan's Unarmed Combat Commission regarding the timekeeping of the Harris-Falcão match.

Despite Falcão ultimately winning the fight by decision, the formal complaint was filed on January 13, 2011.