[3] In turn, Bamgbose pulled out of the fight in mid-November citing an injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Gerald Meerschaert.

However, Ward was pulled from the event in early November due to alleged visa issues which restricted his travel and was replaced by fellow newcomer Brian Camozzi.

However, on November 14, Tukhugov was pulled from the card after being notified by USADA of a potential anti-doping violation stemming from an out-of-competition sample collected earlier.

Team Cláudia women's strawweight winner Tatiana Suarez was expected to face Juliana Lima at the event.

As a result, Kish was fined 20% of her purse, which went to her opponent Ashley Yoder and the bout proceeded as scheduled at a catchweight.