[2] The event was the second that the promotion has contested in Adelaide, following UFC Fight Night: Miocic vs. Hunt in May 2015.

However, Pearson announced on 7 November that he was out of the bout due to a broken nose and subsequent surgery to correct the injury.

[4] He was replaced by promotional newcomer Damir Ismagulov, but Duffy pulled out of citing a rib injury.

[6] Ashkan Mokhtarian was scheduled to face promotional newcomer Kai Kara-France at the event.

[9] However, it was reported on 9 November 2018 that Jumeau pulled from the card due to injury, resulting cancellation of the bout by the UFC official.