[2] The event was the second that the promotion has hosted in Glasgow, following UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Leites in July 2015.

[3][4] Mark Godbeer was expected to face promotional newcomer Justin Willis at the event.

However, Godbeer pulled out of the fight on May 21 citing injury and was replaced by fellow newcomer James Mulheron.

[5] Lina Länsberg was expected to face Leslie Smith at the event, but she pulled out on June 21 due to undisclosed reasons and was replaced by promotional newcomer Amanda Lemos.

As a result, she was fined 20% of her purse, which went to Cynthia Calvillo and their bout proceeded as scheduled at a catchweight.